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.
The 7artisans 12mm F2.8 is also available in the Canon EF-M and Sony E mounts.
What type of photography is the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Fujifilm X mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the 7artisans 12mm F2.8, the Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12.
Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the 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 assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Min focus distance of 0.2m / 7.9 inch |
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| 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-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. 7artisans 12mm F2.8 has a maximum diameter of 63mm and a total length of 66mm. It weighs 295g / 10.4 oz.
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:
You can also check All Fujifilm X Mount Lenses with 46mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
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:
Aperture
The 7artisans 12mm F2.8 features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. Given the wider 12mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
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 8 most popular comparisons of the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of 7artisans 12mm F2.8 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the 7artisans 12mm F2.8.
Top Alternatives of 7artisans 12mm F2.8 in Other Lens Mounts
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