7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 vs Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL
7Artisans 9mm f/5.6 is $320 cheaper. Laowa 9mm f/5.6 is 113 g lighter.
The 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 is a 9mm f/5.6 prime, and the Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL is a 9mm f/5.6 prime. On paper the Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 better than the Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL?
- $320 cheaper ($479 list price vs $799 launch price)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2020)
Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL better than the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6?
- 113 g lighter (350 g vs 463 g)
- 8 mm shorter (62.4 mm vs 70 mm long)
- Focuses 8 cm closer (0.12 m vs 0.2 m)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL has the edge: it is 113 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL has the edge: it is 113 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 | Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 9mm | 9mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/5.6 | f/5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 463 g | 350 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 86 x 70 mm | 66 x 62.4 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.2 m | 0.12 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 5 | 5 |
| Optical construction | 16 elements / 11 groups | 14 elements / 10 groups |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount | Leica M, Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Price | $479 list price ◆ | $799 launch price |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Venus
- 70 × 86 mm
- 62.4 × 66 mm
The 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 is 8 mm longer and 113 g heavier than the Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL.
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Sample frames
7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6
Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 or the Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL weighs 350 g, 113 g less than the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 (463 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 or the Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL focuses down to 0.12 m, against 0.2 m for the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6.
- Do the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 and the Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 or the Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL has the edge: it is 113 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 or the Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Venus Optics LAOWA 9 mm f/5.6 FF RL has the edge: it is 113 g lighter to carry.
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