In 2024 7Artisans not only embraced autofocus but also a series slightly more upscale full frame lenses that are physically larger, have more features, and also have higher (but still inexpensive) price tag. The 7Artisans AF 50mm F1.8 lens was the first in that category, followed by the 7Artisans AF 85mm F1.8 STM was another strong lens optically, and was fairly reasonably priced at $299 USD. But of course the market was already saturated with 50mm and 85mm F1.8 lenses on Sony E-mount (where I did these reviews), which makes it a challenge to stand out. Perhaps that’s why 7artisans elected to skip the 35mm focal length (for now) and instead bring out a less common 24mm F1.8. The 7Artisans AF 24mm F1.8 STM is another nicely executed lens with a reasonable price that undercuts the only real competitors – the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 and Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 lenses. Should this be a lens you should add to your kit? Find out my thoughts in the video review below or by reading on…

https://youtu.be/2zC1v_cPxJs

Thanks to 7Artisans for sending me a review sample of this lens. As always, this is a completely independent review. *The tests and most of the photos that I share as a part of my review cycle have been done with the Sony a7RV along with the Sony Alpha 1 that serve as my benchmark cameras for Sony lenses.

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As before, I’m doing this review on Sony E-mount, which tends to be the first platform released, but 7Artisans has backfilled the 50 and 85mm focal lengths with releases for both Nikon Z and Leica L, which broadens the appeal.

The 7artisans AF 24mm comes to market at an MSRP of $329 USD, which is roughly $100 cheaper than the competition from Viltrox or Samyang…and it can give you beautiful, dramatic images.

Build and Handling

7Artisans AF 24mm F1.8 Image Quality Breakdown

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