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 Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF 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 AF is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF with a length of 71mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF has a larger diameter of 82mm 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 188g (44%) lighter than the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF which has a weight of 420g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF has a 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF and the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
7Artisans 10mm f2.8 AF is also available in the Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
10mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
