The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 11mm F1.8 and the 7artisans 12mm 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 12mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 66mm. The Sony E 11mm F1.8 with a length of 58mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony E 11mm F1.8 has a larger diameter of 66mm compared to the 7artisans 12mm F2.8's 63mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 11mm F1.8 and 7artisans 12mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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. Sony E 11mm F1.8 weighs 181g, which means it is 114g (38%) lighter than the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 which has a weight of 295g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 11mm F1.8 has a filter size of 55mm whereas the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 11mm F1.8:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 12mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 11mm F1.8 and the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
7artisans 12mm F2.8 is also available in Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Sony E 11mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 11mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
16.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 18mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.