Meike 35mm F1.8 Pro

The Meike 35mm F1.8 Pro lens, priced at 370 euros, offers substantial improvements over its predecessor. It features excellent center sharpness, good color rendition, and pleasing bokeh. However, it has shortcomings in corner sharpness and moderate vignetting. Alternatives include the sharper Samyang and more affordable Yongnuo models.

TTArtisan 23mm F1.8

The TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 lens offers solid performance with good center sharpness, very good color rendition, and decent bokeh at a budget-friendly price of $125. While it excels in several areas, improvements are needed in corner sharpness, autofocus accuracy, and background blur smoothing. Notable competitors include Sigma and Yongnuo.

AstrHori 6mm F2.8

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TTArtisan 40mm F2

The TTArtisan 40mm F2 lens, priced at $168, offers excellent sharpness at F4, compact design, and very good color rendition. However, autofocus issues, corner sharpness, and noticeable vignetting need improvement. It competes primarily with the Viltrox 40mm F2.5, which performs better in sharpness and autofocus.

Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC

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Viltrox 15mm F1.7 Air

The Viltrox 15mm F1.7 is a compact and lightweight lens for Sony A6xxx cameras, priced at 239$ / 269 euros. It offers excellent center sharpness, decent corner performance at F5.6, good autofocus, and color rendition. However, its functionality is limited by simplistic ergonomics and notable distortion. Alternatives include the pricier Sony 15mm F1.4 G and competitive Yongnuo YN 16mm F1.8.

Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC

The Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC lens is a robust option designed for Sony APSC cameras, featuring excellent sharpness, color rendition, and bokeh quality. Competing with lenses like Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 and Sony E 16-55mm F2.8, it offers notable performance, albeit with significant distortion and vignetting at wide apertures.

Rollei 85mm F1.8

The Rollei 85mm F1.8 lens offers good to excellent sharpness and appealing bokeh, but its autofocus performance is average, exhibiting hesitation 10-20% of the time. Weighing 477g and priced at 350 euros, it competes with lighter alternatives like the Samyang 85mm F1.8, which deliver better results. Not recommended.

7 Artisans 10mm F3.5

The 7 Artisans 10mm F3.5 is a lightweight, compact lens for Sony APS-C cameras, priced at 105 euros. It excels in center sharpness but offers average corner performance. Despite low distortion, it suffers from heavy vignetting and poor flare resistance. It's ideal for landscapes, architecture, and street photography.

7 Artisans 120mm T2.9 Macro 2x

The 7 Artisans 120mm T2.9 Macro 2x lens, is a heavy and long macro lens, with subpar sharpness and contrast at wider apertures. While it produces good bokeh and build quality, it struggles in corner sharpness and flare resistance. Alternatives like the Laowa 90mm and Sigma 105mm are recommended over it.