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 Samyang 10mm f2.8 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. Samyang 10mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF with a length of 72mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 10mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 86mm 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 348g (60%) lighter than the Samyang 10mm f2.8 which has a weight of 580g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF and the Samyang 10mm f2.8 has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Samyang 10mm f2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Nikon F (DX), Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
10mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
