The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 and the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II RF 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 RF is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 with a length of 91mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II RF's 75mm 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. Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 weighs 445g, which means it is 157g (26%) lighter than the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II RF which has a weight of 602g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 and the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II RF has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50.
Focal Range
Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 has a focal range of 16-28mm and
1.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
25.6 - 44.8mm.
On the other hand, the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II RF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 10mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 16mm.
