The new 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.4 is nearly a third of the price of a first-party Fujifilm lens – and it has autofocus

The 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.4 mounted on a Fujifilm camera
(Image credit: 7Artisans)

Third-party optics brand 7Artisans has unveiled its newest optic compatible with the Fujifilm X-Mount: the 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.4. Announced on April 2, the lens is a compact autofocus lens that weighs just 6.5 oz / 184g and retails for $169.

7Artisans says the new AF 35mm f/1.4 uses an STM autofocus motor for performance that is both quick and quiet. The autofocus system can lock in on a subject as close as .35m / 13.8 inches from the front of the lens.

The 35mm focal length on the X-Mount’s crop sensor translates to roughly a 52.5mm equivalent view on a full-frame camera. The lens is built with eight elements in five groups, with a 7-blade aperture design on that bright f/1.4.

The 35mm lens doesn’t quite fit the pancake lens category, but measures under two inches / 50mm long. The lens design is kept simple, with just a single focus ring, but a USB-C port at the mount allows for firmware updates. Despite being geared more toward budget-friendly optics, 7Artisans says the lens barrel is made with metal.

The lens retails for $169, which is approximately £130 / AU$268. The at price point could entice budget shoppers, as the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R lens retails for $599 / £549 / AU$949. Looking at the specifications of the two lenses, however, Fujifilm’s lens incorporates an aperture ring and focuses closer at 11 in. / 28 cm. Fujifilm’s 35mm f/1.4 comes in at a similar weight at 6.6 oz. / 187g.

The 7Artisans is available for order directly from the manufacturer, with the lens listed as coming soon to retailers like B&H.

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Hillary K. Grigonis
US Editor

With more than a decade of experience reviewing and writing about cameras and technology, Hillary K. Grigonis leads the US coverage for Digital Camera World. Her work has appeared in Business Insider, Digital Trends, Pocket-lint, Rangefinder, The Phoblographer and more.

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