7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye vs Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer
7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 is 13 mm shorter. Laowa 10mm f/2.8 is 150 g lighter.
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 Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer is a 10mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye 
Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye better than the Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer?
- 13 mm shorter (69 mm vs 82 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer better than the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
- 150 g lighter (420 g vs 570 g)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.12 m vs 0.17 m)
- More aperture blades (14 vs 8)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer has the edge: it is 150 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer has the edge: it is 150 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10mm | 10mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 570 g (20.1 oz) | 420 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 86 x 69 mm (3.4 x 2.7 in) | 70.8 x 82 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.17 m | 0.12 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 8 | 14 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 11 elements in 8 groups | 15 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | — | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount, Fujifilm G | Sony E |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Price | $256 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Venus
- 69 × 86 mm
- 82 × 70.8 mm
The Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer is 13 mm longer and 150 g lighter than the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye.
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Sample frames
7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer weighs 420 g, 150 g less than the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (570 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer focuses down to 0.12 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 Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer 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 Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer has the edge: it is 150 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 10 mm f/2.8 CD-Dreamer has the edge: it is 150 g lighter to carry.
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