7artisans 25mm F1.8 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Standard Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras.
The 7artisans 25mm F1.8 is also available in the Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
What type of photography is the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 2 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 that are compatible with the Sony E mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Sony E Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Fast Aperture |
| Min focus distance of 0.18m / 7.1 inch |
| Light weight at only 143g / 5.0 oz |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| No Autofocus |
Lens Mount
7artisans 25mm F1.8 is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. 7artisans 25mm F1.8 has a maximum diameter of 51mm and a total length of 32mm. It weighs 143g / 5.0 oz.
7artisans 25mm F1.8 has a filter thread of 46mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your 7artisans 25mm F1.8:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 46mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
7artisans 25mm F1.8 has a fixed focal length of 25mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 37.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
7artisans 25mm F1.8 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The 7artisans 25mm F1.8 features a maximum aperture of F1.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. With an exceptionally wide F1.8 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. Given the wider 25mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
7artisans 25mm F1.8's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 5 groups .
Body Colour
7artisans 25mm F1.8 is available in Black and Silver color.
Popular Comparisons of 7artisans 25mm F1.8
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of 7artisans 25mm F1.8 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the 7artisans 25mm F1.8.
Top Alternatives of 7artisans 25mm F1.8 in Other Lens Mounts
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