The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II Z and the Nikon 1 AW 10mm f2.8 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 II Z is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Nikon 1 AW 10mm f2.8 with a length of 30mm, is 65mm shorter. Besides being longer, the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II Z also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Nikon 1 AW 10mm f2.8'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. Nikon 1 AW 10mm f2.8 weighs 118g, 80% (484g) lighter than the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II Z's weight of 602g.
Lens Mounts
The 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon 1 AW 10mm f2.8 has the Nikon 1 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 Nikon 1 J5, Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon 1 J4 for the Nikon 1 Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
10mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
