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 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C 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 f1.2 APS-C is the longer of the two lenses at 68mm. The 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite with a length of 51mm, is 17mm shorter. On the other hand, the 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C's 62mm diameter.
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. 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite weighs 178g, which means it is 232g (56%) lighter than the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C which has a weight of 410g.
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite has a filter size of 58mm whereas the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C has a 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend for the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite and the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C is also available in Sony E , Nikon Z and MFT mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C's widest aperture value is
F1.2.
