The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z and the Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE 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 AF 18mm F2.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 61mm. The 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z with a length of 32mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE also has a larger diameter of 64mm compared to the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z's 61mm 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. Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE weighs 145g, 0% (1g) lighter than the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z's weight of 146g.
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE:
Lens Mounts
The 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18mm but while 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z has the fastest aperture of
F5.6, the Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
