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 Samyang 12mm f2.0 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 12mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 66mm. The Samyang 12mm f2.0 with a length of 59mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang 12mm f2.0 has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the 7artisans 12mm F2.8's 63mm 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 12mm f2.0 weighs 260g, 11% (35g) lighter than the 7artisans 12mm F2.8's weight of 295g.
Filter Threads
The 7artisans 12mm F2.8 has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Samyang 12mm f2.0 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 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7artisans 12mm F2.8:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 12mm f2.0:
Lens Mounts
The 7artisans 12mm F2.8 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang 12mm f2.0 has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and , and for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
7artisans 12mm F2.8 is also available in the Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.
Samyang 12mm f2.0 is also available in Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
12mm but while 7artisans 12mm F2.8 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Samyang 12mm f2.0's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
