The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 and the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L 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. Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L with a length of 32mm, is 57mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 and 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 and the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L Size and Weight 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 FF 18mm f5.6 L weighs 146g, 67% (299g) lighter than the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8's weight of 445g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 and the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L has the same Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Focal Range
Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 has a focal range of 14-24mm and
1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
21 - 36mm .
On the other hand, the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 18mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 27mm .
