7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II vs Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0
Both are Canon RF 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 AF 12mm f/2.0 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
- You want autofocus (Linear motor): the 7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II is manual focus only
Spec differences
12 differences| 7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II | Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
7artisans
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/2
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
213 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
57.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
70 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.2 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.09×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
12 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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