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 Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye 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. Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF with a length of 72mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye also has a larger diameter of 76mm 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 243g (51%) lighter than the Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye which has a weight of 475g.
Lens Mounts
The 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye has the Canon EF 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 Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount.
7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF is also available in the Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye is also available in Sigma SA and Nikon F (DX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
10mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
