The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 and the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II E 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 E is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Sony FE 16mm F1.8 with a length of 75mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II E also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Sony FE 16mm F1.8's 74mm 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. Sony FE 16mm F1.8 weighs 304g, which means it is 298g (49%) lighter than the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II E which has a weight of 602g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 and the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II E has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Focal Range
Sony FE 16mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
24mm.
On the other hand, the 7artisans 10mm f2.8 II E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 10mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 15mm.
