7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye vs 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II
7Artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 focuses 3 cm closer. 7Artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 is 12 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye is a 7.5mm f/2.8 prime, and the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II is a 7.5mm f/2.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 2 advantages each.
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye better than the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II?
- Focuses 3 cm closer (0.12 m vs 0.15 m)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 7)
Why is the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II better than the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
- 12 g lighter (265 g vs 277 g)
- Newer design (2019 vs 2017)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II has the edge: it is 12 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II has the edge: it is 12 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 7.5mm | 7.5mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 277 g (9.78 oz) | 265 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 63 x 63 mm | 63 x 63 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.12 m (4.72 inches) ◆ | 0.15 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements in 10 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Price | — | $139 list price |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · 7Artisans
- 63 × 63 mm
- 63 × 63 mm
The 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye is 12 g heavier than the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II?
- The 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II weighs 265 g, 12 g less than the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (277 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II?
- The 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye focuses down to 0.12 m, against 0.15 m for the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II.
- Do the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye and the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II has the edge: it is 12 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II better for architecture?
- For architecture, the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II has the edge: it is 12 g lighter to carry.
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