7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6 vs AstrHori 18 mm f/5.6 Pancake Shift
7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 is 23 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the 7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6 is an 18mm f/5.6 prime, and the AstrHori 18 mm f/5.6 Pancake Shift is an 18mm f/5.6 prime. On paper the 7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6 better than the AstrHori 18 mm f/5.6 Pancake Shift?
- 23 g lighter (146 g vs 169 g)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 58 mm)
- $30 cheaper ($89 list price vs $119 list price)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
Why is the AstrHori 18 mm f/5.6 Pancake Shift better than the 7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the 7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6 has the edge: it is 23 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the 7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6 has the edge: it is 23 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6 | AstrHori 18 mm f/5.6 Pancake Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18mm | 18mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/5.6 | f/5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | — | f/5.6 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 146 g ◆ | 169 g |
| Dimensions | 32 x 61 mm | 36 x 63 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.30 m | 0.3 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Optical construction | 7 elements in 5 groups | 7 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm ◆ | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, L-Mount |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Price | $89 list price ◆ | $119 list price |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · AstrHori
- 61 × 32 mm
- 63 × 36 mm
The AstrHori 18 mm f/5.6 Pancake Shift is 2 mm longer and 23 g heavier than the 7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6.
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Sample frames
7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6 or the AstrHori 18 mm f/5.6 Pancake Shift?
- The 7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6 weighs 146 g, 23 g less than the AstrHori 18 mm f/5.6 Pancake Shift (169 g).
- Do the 7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6 and the AstrHori 18 mm f/5.6 Pancake Shift have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6 or the AstrHori 18 mm f/5.6 Pancake Shift better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the 7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6 has the edge: it is 23 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6 or the AstrHori 18 mm f/5.6 Pancake Shift better for architecture?
- For architecture, the 7Artisans 18 mm f/5.6 has the edge: it is 23 g lighter to carry.