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7artisans 12mm F2.8 vs Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR

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7artisans 12mm F2.8

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7artisans 12mm F2.8 vs Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing 7artisans 12mm F2.8 and Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR, two Wideangle Prime lenses from 7artisans and Fujifilm.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

7artisans 12mm F2.8 Key Specs

  • 12mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 295g.
  • Diameter: 63mm
  • Length: 66mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.2m

Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR Key Specs

  • 23mm Focal Range
  • F2 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 43mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 180g.
  • Diameter: 60mm
  • Length: 52mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.22m
  • Max Magnification:0.13x

What type of photography are the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 and Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 and the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type 7artisans 12mm F2.8 Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR
Bird/WildlifePoorPoor
SportsPoorPoor
PortraitFairAverage
TravelAverageAverage
StreetAverageExcellent
WeddingFairAverage
Walk AroundAverageAverage
VloggingVery GoodGood
LandscapeGoodVery Good

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.7artisans 12mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 66mm. The Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR with a length of 52mm is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR's 60mm diameter.

Below you can find the scaled side by side image of 7artisans 12mm F2.8 and Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR to get a better idea of how their size compare in real life.

7artisans 12mm F2.8 vs Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of 7artisans 12mm F2.8 and Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR Size and Weight

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR weighs 180g, 38% (115g) lighter than the 7artisans 12mm F2.8's weight of 295g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.

Wideangle Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR
78mm
67mm 375g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN  Lens Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN X
92mm
72mm 405g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
23mm
62mm 84g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 Lens Fujifilm 27mm F2.8
23mm
61mm 78g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 18mm F2 R Lens Fujifilm 18mm F2 R
41mm
65mm 116g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R Lens Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R
63mm
72mm 300g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
73mm
73mm 375g Amazon B&H Photo
Kamlan 28mm F1.4 Lens Kamlan 28mm F1.4
65mm
55mm 384g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both 7artisans 12mm F2.8 and Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S.

7artisans 12mm F2.8 is also available in Canon EF-M and Sony E mounts.

Focal Range

7artisans 12mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 18mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera. Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Reasons to choose 7artisans 12mm F2.8 over Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR

Focal Length - Wide 12mm vs 23mm 11mm Wider coverage
Distance Scale Yes vs No Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale Yes vs No Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Minimum Focus Distance 0.2m vs 0.22m can focus closer to the subject

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR over 7artisans 12mm F2.8

Focal Length - Tele 23mm vs 12mm 11mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 2 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 2 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 9 vs 7 Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus Yes vs No Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight 180g vs 295g 115g lighter
Diameter 60mm vs 63mm 3mm smaller in diameter
Length 52mm vs 66mm 14mm shorter
Filter Thread 43mm vs 46mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Max Magnification 0.13x vs x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of 7artisans 12mm F2.8 and Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR
Internal Focusing Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Aperture Ring Yes vs Yes able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Common Weaknesses of 7artisans 12mm F2.8 and Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization



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7artisans 12mm F2.8 vs Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand 7artisans Fujifilm
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Wideangle Prime Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Max Format APS-C / DX APS-C / DX
Focal Range 12mm 23mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black Black, silver
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F2
Min Aperture F16 F16
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Optical Elements 10 10
Optical Groups 8 6
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.2m 0.22m
Max Magnification unknown 0.13X
Autofocus No Yes
AF Motor Type No AF Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes No
DoF Scale Yes No
Distance Scale Yes No
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 295g 180g
Diameter 63mm 60mm
Length 66mm 52mm
Materials Aluminum Unknown
Weather Sealing No Yes
Filter Thread 46mm 43mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown LH-XF35-2
Tripod Collar Unknown No
Optional Accessories - -
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