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7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II vs Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE

Both are Fujifilm X lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the 7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.1)

Pick the Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE if

  • You shoot full frame: the 7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II is made for APS-C

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the 7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II and the Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE
7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE
Brand
7artisans
Samyang
Type
Prime
Fisheye
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Max aperture
f/2.8 ⅓ stop faster
f/3.1
Length
not listed
99 mm
Diameter
not listed
81.6 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.2 m
Optical design
not listed
12 elements / 8 groups
4 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X 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 T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE

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