7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye vs 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II
7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 is 32 g lighter. 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 focuses 2 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye is a 10mm f/2.8 prime, and the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II is a 10mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye better than the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II?
- 32 g lighter (570 g vs 602 g)
- 6 mm shorter (69 mm vs 75 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- $22 cheaper ($256 list price vs $278 list price)
Why is the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II better than the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
- Focuses 2 cm closer (0.15 m vs 0.17 m)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 8)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it is 32 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it is 32 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10mm | 10mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 570 g (20.1 oz) ◆ | 602 g (21.23 oz) |
| Dimensions | 86 x 69 mm (3.4 x 2.7 in) | 95 x 75 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.17 m | 0.15 m (5.91 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 8 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 11 elements in 8 groups | 11 elements / 8 groups |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount, Fujifilm G | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Price | $256 list price ◆ | $278 list price |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · 7Artisans
- 69 × 86 mm
- 75 × 95 mm
The 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II is 6 mm longer and 32 g heavier than the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye.
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Sample frames
7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye
7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II?
- The 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye weighs 570 g, 32 g less than the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II (602 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II?
- The 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II focuses down to 0.15 m, against 0.17 m for the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye.
- Do the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye and the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it is 32 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II better for architecture?
- For architecture, the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it is 32 g lighter to carry.
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