7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 vs 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 Mark II
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 focuses 17 cm closer. 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 has a newer design.
The 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 is an 18mm f/6.3 prime, and the 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 Mark II is an 18mm f/6.3 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 1 advantage each.
7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 
7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 Mark II 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 better than the 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 Mark II?
- Focuses 17 cm closer (0.13 m vs 0.3 m)
Why is the 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 Mark II better than the 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3?
- Newer design (2021 vs 2020)
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 | 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18mm | 18mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/6.3 | f/6.3 |
| Minimum aperture | f/6.3 | f/6.3 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 49 g (1.73 oz) ◆ | 58 g |
| Dimensions | — | 15 x 56 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.13 m ◆ | 0.3 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Optical construction | 6 elements in 4 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
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Sample frames
7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3
7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 Mark II
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 or the 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 Mark II?
- The 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 weighs 49 g, 9 g less than the 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 Mark II (58 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 or the 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 Mark II?
- The 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 focuses down to 0.13 m, against 0.3 m for the 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 Mark II.
- Do the 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 and the 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 Mark II have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.