The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF and the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 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 AF is the longer of the two lenses at 104mm. The Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM with a length of 41mm, is 63mm shorter. Besides being longer, the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF and Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF and the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 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 RF 50mm F1.8 STM weighs 160g, 61% (261g) lighter than the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF's weight of 421g.
Filter Threads
The 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM has a 43mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM:
Lens Mounts
The 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8 .
