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 Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 422g (70%) lighter than the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II which has a weight of 600g.
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II has a 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend for the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II:
Lens Mounts
The 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II has the Canon EF-M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and , and for the Canon EF-M Mount.
7Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II is also available in Fujifilm X , Micro Four Thirds and Sony E 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 Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II's widest aperture value is
F1.1.