The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 14mm F4.0 and the 7Artisans 14mm 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 14mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Viltrox 14mm F4.0 with a length of 56mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Viltrox 14mm F4.0's 65mm 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. Viltrox 14mm F4.0 weighs 170g, which means it is 334g (66%) lighter than the 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 which has a weight of 504g.
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 14mm F4.0 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
7Artisans 14mm F2.8 is also available in Sony E , Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
14mm but while Viltrox 14mm F4.0 has the fastest aperture of
F4, the 7Artisans 14mm F2.8's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
