The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the SG-image 25mm F1.8 and the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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. 7artisans 25mm F1.8 weighs 143g, 1% (2g) lighter than the SG-image 25mm F1.8's weight of 145g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The SG-image 25mm F1.8 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the SG-image 25mm F1.8:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 25mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the SG-image 25mm F1.8 and the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
SG-image 25mm F1.8 is also available in the Nikon Z and Fujifilm X mounts.
7artisans 25mm F1.8 is also available in Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
25mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.