7artisans 18mm f/5.6 vs AF 18mm f/2
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 18mm f/5.6 if
- You shoot full frame: the AF 18mm f/2 is made for APS-C
Pick the AF 18mm f/2 if
- You need 3 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/5.6)
Spec differences
3 differences| 18mm f/5.6 | AF 18mm f/2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/5.6
|
f/2
3 stops faster
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- 7artisans both
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 18mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
More comparisons
Carl Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4 vs 7artisans 18mm f/5.6
Carl Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4: 1 stop faster
Zeiss Carl Zeiss Batis Distagon T* 2.8/18 vs 7artisans AF 18mm f/2
covers full frame vs 1 stop faster
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE vs 7artisans 18mm f/5.6
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE: 1⅓ stops faster
Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 vs 7artisans AF 18mm f/2
covers full frame vs 1 stop faster
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 vs 7artisans 18mm f/5.6
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2: 1⅓ stops faster
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE vs 7artisans AF 18mm f/2
7artisans AF 18mm f/2: 1⅔ stops faster