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7artisans 12mm F2.8 vs Zeiss Carl Touit 2.812

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7artisans 12mm F2.8

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7artisans 12mm F2.8
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Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12

Wideangle Prime | Sony E

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7artisans 12mm F2.8 vs Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing 7artisans 12mm F2.8 and Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12, two Wideangle Prime lenses from 7artisans and Zeiss. Both lenses have the same focal length and max apertures of 12mm focal range and a max aperture of F2.8 so they are very comparable in this regard.

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
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 295g.
  • Diameter: 63mm
  • Length: 66mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.2m

Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 Key Specs

  • 12mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 270g.
  • Diameter: 82mm
  • Length: 86mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.18m
  • Max Magnification:0.11x

What type of photography are the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 and Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 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 Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type 7artisans 12mm F2.8 Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12
Bird/WildlifePoorPoor
SportsPoorPoor
PortraitFairFair
TravelAverageAverage
StreetAverageAverage
WeddingFairFair
Walk AroundAverageAverage
VloggingVery GoodVery Good
LandscapeGoodGood

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 is the longer of the two lenses at 86mm. The 7artisans 12mm F2.8 with a length of 66mm is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 also has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to 7artisans 12mm F2.8's 63mm diameter.

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. Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 weighs 270g, 8% (25g) 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 Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.

Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Sony FE 35mm F1.8 Lens Sony FE 35mm F1.8
73mm
66mm 280g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Sony E-mount Lens Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E
92mm
72mm 405g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM Lens Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
96mm
76mm 524g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G Lens Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G
85mm
74mm 373g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS Lens Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
45mm
63mm 155g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM Lens Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
92mm
75mm 445g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM Lens Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM
100mm
83mm 460g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T Lens Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ
37mm
62mm 120g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both 7artisans 12mm F2.8 and Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX30, Sony ZV-E10 and Sony A6600.

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

Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 is also available in Fujifilm X mount.

Focal Range

Both lenses have the same focal range of 12mm and the fastest aperture of F2.8.

Reasons to choose 7artisans 12mm F2.8 over Carl Zeiss Touit 2.812

Diaphgragm Blades 7 vs Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Distance Scale Yes vs No Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale Yes vs No Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Diameter 63mm vs 82mm 19mm smaller in diameter
Length 66mm vs 86mm 20mm shorter
Filter Thread 46mm vs 67mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find

Reasons to choose Carl Zeiss Touit 2.812 over 7artisans 12mm F2.8

Autofocus Yes vs No Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight 270g vs 295g 25g lighter
Minimum Focus Distance 0.18m vs 0.2m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.11x vs x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of 7artisans 12mm F2.8 and Carl Zeiss Touit 2.812
Aperture Ring Yes vs Yes able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Common Weaknesses of 7artisans 12mm F2.8 and Carl Zeiss Touit 2.812
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust



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7artisans 12mm F2.8 vs Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand 7artisans Zeiss
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Wideangle Prime Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Sony E Sony E
Max Format APS-C / DX APS-C / DX
Focal Range 12mm 12mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black Unknown
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 F2.8
Min Aperture F16 F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7 unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 10 11
Optical Groups 8 8
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.2m 0.18m
Max Magnification unknown 0.11X
Autofocus No Yes
AF Motor Type No AF unknown
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Internal Unknown
Distance Scale Yes No
DoF Scale Yes No
Distance Scale Yes No
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 295g 270g
Diameter 63mm 82mm
Length 66mm 86mm
Materials Aluminum Unknown
Weather Sealing No Unknown
Filter Thread 46mm 67mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar Unknown No
Optional Accessories - -
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