Quick answer
The 7artisans 50mm f/1.8 is a standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.8 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
The 7artisans 50mm f/1.8 is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
7artisans 50mm f/1.8 specifications
- Brand
- 7artisans
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the 7artisans 50mm f/1.8?
At 50mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 100mm | 20.4° | 24.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the 7artisans 50mm f/1.8 use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the 7artisans 50mm f/1.8?
It is a fixed 50mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the 7artisans 50mm f/1.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 50mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.8.
What is the 7artisans 50mm f/1.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 100mm on full frame, with a 20.4° horizontal and 24.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the 7artisans 50mm f/1.8 fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.