Nikon z 50mm f 1 4 vs 7artisans af 50mm f 1 8?

The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 is the faster lens. Its f/1.4 aperture lets in about a third of a stop more light than the f/1.8 on the 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8, and it gives a little more background blur.

The mount is the bigger difference. The Nikon only fits Nikon Z bodies. The 7Artisans fits Sony E, Nikon Z and L-Mount, so it's the sensible pick if you shoot Sony or Leica and want a 50mm without paying for a Nikon-only lens.

Both are autofocus, full frame, and not stabilised, so the choice comes down to mount and light. If you shoot Nikon Z and work in dim rooms, I'd go with the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4. Otherwise, the 7Artisans is a good 50mm. For how a 50mm handles people, see portraits.

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