7artisans 55mm f/1.4 vs Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 14 aperture blades vs 9
Pick the Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO if
- You want autofocus (STM): the 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 is manual focus only
- You shoot full frame: the 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 is made for APS-C
Spec differences
12 differences| 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 | Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
7artisans
|
Viltrox
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
f/1.8
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
370 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
76 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
69 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.43 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.16×
|
| Aperture blades |
14
more blades
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
13 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
STM
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 55mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
7artisans 55mm f/1.4
The 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 is a fast standard prime lens covering 55mm at f/1.4 for Sony E mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Our notes
Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO
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