The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF and the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II Z for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II Z is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF with a length of 72mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II Z also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF's 69mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF weighs 232g, which means it is 370g (61%) lighter than the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II Z which has a weight of 602g.
Lens Mounts
The 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF has the Sony E lens mount whereas the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II Z has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF is also available in the Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
10mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
