7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye vs Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine
7Artisans 6mm f/2 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture. Laowa 6mm f/2.1 is 238 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye is a 6mm f/2 prime, and the Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine is a 6mm f/2.1 prime. On paper the 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye 
Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye better than the Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine?
- 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.1)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- $500 cheaper ($199 list price vs $699 launch price)
- Covers a larger sensor format (APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2022)
Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine better than the 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye?
- 238 g lighter (180 g vs 418 g)
- 8 mm shorter (61 mm vs 69 mm long)
- Focuses 1 cm closer (0.09 m vs 0.1 m)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine has the edge: it is 238 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine has the edge: it is 238 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye has the edge: its f/2 aperture gathers more light than f/2.1.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye has the edge: its f/2 aperture gathers more light than f/2.1.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye | Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 6mm | 6mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 ◆ | f/2.1 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 418 g | 180 g (6.35 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 76 x 69 mm | 53 x 61 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.10 m | 0.09 m (0.30 feet) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements / 8 groups | 13 elements / 3 groups |
| Filter size | — | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Price | $199 list price ◆ | $699 launch price |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Venus
- 69 × 76 mm
- 61 × 53 mm
The 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye is 8 mm longer and 238 g heavier than the Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine.
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Sample frames
Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye or the Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine?
- The 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye opens to f/2, against f/2.1 on the Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine, 0.1 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye or the Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine weighs 180 g, 238 g less than the 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye (418 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye or the Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine focuses down to 0.09 m, against 0.1 m for the 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye.
- Do the 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye and the Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye or the Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine has the edge: it is 238 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye or the Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine has the edge: it is 238 g lighter to carry.
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