The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite is the longer of the two lenses at 51mm. The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM with a length of 39mm, is 12mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite's 67mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite and Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM weighs 159g, 10% (19g) lighter than the 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite's weight of 178g.
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM:
Lens Mounts
The 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8 .
