7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II vs Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye
Both are Sony E lenses. 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/2.8 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| 7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II | Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
7artisans
|
Samyang
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Fisheye
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
525 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
98.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
77.3 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.2 m
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
12 elements / 8 groups
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 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: a wide-angle prime lens with a 12mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye
A 12mm f/2.8 fisheye lens, the Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye is designed for Sony E mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.
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