7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II vs Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS
Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
Spec differences
8 differences| 7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II | Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
7artisans
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/2
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
260 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
59.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
72.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.2 m
|
| Optical design |
not listed
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12 elements / 10 groups
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II
7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II: an APS-C wide-angle prime lens with a 12mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS
The Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS is an APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens covering 12mm at f/2.0 for Fujifilm X mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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