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7artisans 50mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E Mount

7artisans 50mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E Mount

4.9· 38 ratings

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$51.66at AdoramaObserved at 12:12 PM

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Our take on the 7artisans 50mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E Mount

The 7artisans 50mm f/1.8 is a manual-focus prime for Sony E-mount cameras, built to deliver a fast, bright normal lens at a very low price. It is all-metal, compact, and fully manual: no autofocus and no electronic communication with the camera body. The best new price is $51.66 at Adorama as of November 4, 2026, which sits at the low end of its recent range.

Best forBudget portrait and street shootersSony APS-C owners wanting a fast normal lensManual-focus fans and video shootersBeginners learning aperture and focus
Pros
  • Very fast f/1.8 aperture for low light and shallow depth of field
  • All-metal build that feels solid for the price
  • Compact and light on a Sony body
  • Smooth, well-damped focus ring for video pulls
  • Cheap enough to try without much risk
Cons
  • Manual focus only, with no autofocus
  • No electronic contacts: no EXIF, no aperture control from the camera
  • Soft wide open and prone to flare
  • Focus peaking and magnification are needed for sharp results

7artisans 50mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E Mount prices at every store

  • AdoramaNew

    In stock

    $51.66Observed at 12:12 PM
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  • eBayNew

    In stockSold by foto_mall

    $89.00Observed at 12:12 PM
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  • WalmartNew

    Out of stockSold by Adorama Camera

    $51.66Observed at 12:12 PM
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7artisans 50mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E Mount price history

Lowest price we've seen: $51.66 on Nov 4 at Adorama. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 4.

What reviewers say

Owners rate it highly at 4.9 out of 5 from 38 ratings, mostly for the price-to-image-quality ratio. The common caveats are softness wide open and the manual-focus workflow.

Pros
  • Sharp stopped down to f/2.8 and beyond
  • Solid metal construction
  • Pleasing background blur for portraits
  • Great value for the money
Cons
  • Soft and low contrast at f/1.8
  • Manual focus is slow for moving subjects
  • No lens data recorded in photos

Specifications

Mount
Sony E
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Fixed Focal Length
50 mm
Color
Black
Type
Fixed

Questions and answers

Is the 7artisans 50mm f/1.8 worth it?
Yes, if you accept manual focus. At $51.66 at Adorama as of November 4, 2026, it is one of the cheapest fast 50mm lenses for Sony E and delivers good results stopped down.
Does it autofocus on a Sony camera?
No. It is fully manual, with no autofocus motor and no electronic contacts. You focus by turning the ring and use focus peaking or magnification.
Will it work on a full-frame Sony body?
Yes, it covers full frame, though it is also a popular portrait length on APS-C. There is no electronic communication, so set exposure manually and enable "release without lens" in the menu.
What is in the box?
The lens, front and rear caps, and usually a small pouch. No hood or adapter is included.
When is it cheapest?
It is already a low-cost lens, and the best new price of $51.66 at Adorama as of November 4, 2026 is near the bottom of its recent range. Watch for small sale dips rather than big drops.
Where is the 7artisans 50mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E Mount cheapest?
At Adorama, for $51.66, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the 7artisans 50mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E Mount?
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 38 ratings.
Where can I buy the 7artisans 50mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E Mount?
4 stores we checked sell it, including Adorama, Walmart, eBay, acephoto.net.