The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 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. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is the longer of the two lenses at 39mm. The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 with a length of 36mm, is 3mm shorter.
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 35mm F1.2 weighs 150g, which means it is 9g (5%) lighter than the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM which has a weight of 159g.
Filter Threads
The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has a filter size of 43mm 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 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7artisans 35mm F1.2:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM:
Lens Mounts
The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has the Canon EF-M 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 Canon M50 II, Canon M200 and Canon M6 MII for the Canon EF-M Mount and Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV for the Canon EF Mount.
7artisans 35mm F1.2 is also available in Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
7artisans 35mm F1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
56mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 80mm.