7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye vs Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS
7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 is 17 mm shorter.
The 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye is a 10mm f/2.8 prime, and the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS is a 10mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye 
Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye better than the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS?
- 17 mm shorter (69 mm vs 86 mm long)
- Focuses 7 cm closer (0.17 m vs 0.24 m)
- More aperture blades (8 vs 6)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
Why is the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS better than the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10mm | 10mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Ultra wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 570 g (20.1 oz) ◆ | 580 g (1.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 86 x 69 mm (3.4 x 2.7 in) | 87 mm (diameter) x 86 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.17 m ◆ | 0.24 m (0.79 ft) |
| Maximum magnification | — | Not specified |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 8 ◆ | 6 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements in 8 groups | 14 elements in 9 groups (1 Extra Low Dispersion, 2 aspherical elements) |
| Filter size | — | None (built-in petal-shaped hood) |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount, Fujifilm G | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony A, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Sony E, Samsung NX, Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2024 | — |
| Price | $256 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Samyang
- 69 × 86 mm
- 86 × 87 mm
The Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS is 17 mm longer and 10 g heavier than the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye.
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Sample frames
7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS?
- The 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye weighs 570 g, 10 g less than the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS (580 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS?
- The 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye focuses down to 0.17 m, against 0.24 m for the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS.
- Do the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye and the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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