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7artisans 12mm F2.8 X Mount Review

7artisans 12mm F2.8

Main Features

  • 12mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 295g / 0.65 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 63mm x 66mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.2m
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7artisans 12mm F2.8 Overview


7artisans 12mm F2.8 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with X Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelAverage
StreetAverage
WeddingFair
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeGood
Macro

Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
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Carl Zeiss Touit 2.812 Lens Carl Zeiss Touit 2.812
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APS-C / DX 270gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy 7artisans 12mm F2.8 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Minimum focus distance of 0.2m / 7.9 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus


Lens Mount

7artisans 12mm F2.8 is compatible with cameras that have a Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.

7artisans 12mm F2.8 is also available in Canon EF-M and Sony E mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. 7artisans 12mm F2.8 has a maximum diameter of 63mm and total length of 66mm. It weighs 295g / 10.4 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7artisans 12mm F2.8 and Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R (Fujifilm X mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

7artisans 12mm F2.8 vs Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 and the Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R Size and Weight

7artisans 12mm F2.8 has a filter thread of 46mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your 7artisans 12mm F2.8:

  • 46mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 46mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 46mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

7artisans 12mm F2.8 has a fixed focal length of 12mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 18mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.


Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Prime type Fujifilm X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D: 0.13x - (Compare)
  • Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12: 0.11x - (Compare)
  • Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2: 0.08x - (Compare)

Aperture

7artisans 12mm F2.8 has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F16.

Optical Formula

7artisans 12mm F2.8's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 8 groups . Special elements used in this design is Multi-layer coating.

Lens Hood

7artisans 12mm F2.8 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

7artisans 12mm F2.8 is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of 7artisans 12mm F2.8

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of 7artisans 12mm F2.8 Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R Lens Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R
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APS-C / DX 235 g / 0.52 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS Lens Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS
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APS-C / DX 260 g / 0.57 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Carl Zeiss Touit 2.812 Lens Carl Zeiss Touit 2.812
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APS-C / DX 270 g / 0.59 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN  Lens Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN
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APS-C / DX 405 g / 0.89 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 10mm f2.8 ED AS NCS CS Lens Samyang 10mm f2.8 ED AS NCS CS
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APS-C / DX 580 g / 1.28 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R Lens Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R
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APS-C / DX 300 g / 0.66 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
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APS-C / DX 375 g / 0.83 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 Lens Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2
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35mm FF 649 g / 1.43 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo


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7artisans 12mm F2.8 Alternatives in Fujifilm X Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR
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APS-C / DX 155 g / 0.34 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
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APS-C / DX 375 g / 0.83 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R Lens Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R
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APS-C / DX 235 g / 0.52 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 10mm f2.8 ED AS NCS CS Lens Samyang 10mm f2.8 ED AS NCS CS
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APS-C / DX 580 g / 1.28 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS Lens Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS
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APS-C / DX 260 g / 0.57 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 16mm f2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens Samyang 16mm f2.0 ED AS UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 583 g / 1.28 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN  Lens Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN
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APS-C / DX 405 g / 0.89 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 Lens Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2
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35mm FF 649 g / 1.43 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Carl Zeiss Touit 2.812 Lens Carl Zeiss Touit 2.812
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APS-C / DX 270 g / 0.59 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D Lens Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D
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APS-C / DX 215 g / 0.47 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo

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7artisans 12mm F2.8 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand 7artisans
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm X
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 12mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F16
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 10
Optical Groups 8
Special Elements Multi-layer coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.2m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 295g
Diameter 63mm
Length 66mm
Materials Aluminum
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 46mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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