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 Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 X 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. Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 X is the longer of the two lenses at 86mm. The 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF with a length of 72mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 X also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF and Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 X to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF and the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 X Size and Weight 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 103g (30%) lighter than the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 X which has a weight of 335g.
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 X has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 X:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF and the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 X 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.
Focal Range
7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 10mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
15mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 X has a focal range of 11-20mm and 1.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 16.5-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.