7Artisans 24mm f/1.8 AF
Announced May 27, 2025
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The 7Artisans 24mm f/1.8 AF offers a budget-friendly, all-metal build that delivers impressive central sharpness and smooth bokeh for casual shooters. That said, the lens is hampered by its bulky size, lack of weather sealing, and inconsistent autofocus performance during dynamic or close-up photography.
Weighted from 15 reviewer scores
Pros
- Smooth, pleasing bokeh rendering
- Minimal focus breathing for video applications
- Reliable autofocus for static subjects
- Excellent center sharpness and contrast wide open
- Robust all-metal construction with useful physical controls
Cons
- Lacks weather sealing and rubber gaskets
- Distortion and corner softness issues
- Bulky and heavy compared to competing lenses
- Inconsistent autofocus performance with moving subjects
- Long minimum focusing distance
- Launch price $329 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 24mm f/1.8
- Mount & coverage Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 32 cm
- Filter thread 62mm
- Autofocus motor Stepper motor
- Weight & size 424g (15 oz) · 72 x 92 mm (2.83 x 3.62 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 15 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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This feels like a fairly comprehensive package for this price, and the image quality is good enough to make potential buyers happy.
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If you're not pixel peeping too much considering its low price, if you're on the market for a bright 24, but you're on a very limited budget, then this one could be a workable choice if you're happy with its limitations.
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This focal length works well for landscapes, travel, and street photography.
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It is very difficult to make a high-quality wide-angle lens, especially if its cost should be low. Overall, 7Artisans succeeded in this, although the lens is not perfect.
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At the end of the day, this is a lens I plan on holding on to longterm. It's been a whole lot of fun and its performance really speaks for itself.
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If you're in the market for a lens like this, I highly recommend the 7Artisans 24mm F1.8 AF lens.
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This lens works but not for everything. You’ll need to know why you want or need this lens and how you can make it work for the type of photograph that you shoot.
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[T]here's just this subtle filmic vintage flare to this lens, which is kind of unique, especially if we look at that mustache distortion. It renders a bit more organic and that's why I think it's a great lens for things like portraits and videographers.
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I can recommend this lens if you like the 24 full-frame field of view and focal length overall.
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My big hope is that things like autofocus can be improved with a firmware update. If you're very casual shooter, it's a good lens for a good price. If you're more demanding and even need to do professional work, honestly, I think you should pass.
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[I]t is also a very capable 24mm that holds its own even against arguably the best 24mm out there. And for that reason, if you can live with the issues that I outlined in this video, for the price of $300, you get a lot of performance for the money in an allmetal body.
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Just go for this 7 Artisans F1.8 330 bucks. I highly recommend it. I can't really say anything more about it.
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Yeah, it's worth it for the price, but there is room for improvement.
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You don't get many lenses for that price.
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I think honestly this lens is a fantastic choice, especially for just $330.
