7Artisans Hope Prime 35mm f/1.4 Mark III 35mm
A de-clicked aperture toggle and bright f/1.4 maximum aperture make this 274g lens a flexible tool for hybrid shooters switching between stills and video. Its multi-layer MC coating and 10-blade diaphragm work to enhance sharpness and produce smooth background blur in a compact, affordable package. This lens is best for Sony E-mount APS-C users who need a lightweight manual prime for street photography and portrait work.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture f/1.4
Mount Sony E
Weight 274 g
lens type Prime
76 Overall Score
Price CA$202
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong macro (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong aperture (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong build (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 14 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 12 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 2.1 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 35 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans Hope Prime 35mm f/1.4 Mark III 35mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 18-300mm | 55-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon F | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 274 | 92 | 255 | 515 | 116 | 369 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | STM | Stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | Prime | zoom | telephoto | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans Hope Prime 35mm f/1.4 Mark III 35mm | 54.9 | 97.3 | 74.1 | 96.8 | 60 | 96.4 | 34.1 | 71.3 | 35.9 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.9 | 70.3 | 76.8 | 81.2 | 66.4 | 71.8 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.5 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.6 | 96.1 | 62.8 | 95.7 | 38.6 | 93 | 34.1 | 50.2 | 81.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$202
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$202
May 12, 2026 CA$202
Usage Scores
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