7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 vs Voigtlander Hyper Wide Heliar 10 mm f/5.6 Aspherical E
7Artisans 9mm f/5.6 has a wider field of view. Voigtlander 10mm f/5.6 has a longer reach.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 is a 9mm f/5.6 prime, and the Voigtlander Hyper Wide Heliar 10 mm f/5.6 Aspherical E is a 10mm f/5.6 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Hyper Wide Heliar 10 mm f/5.6 Aspherical E comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 
Voigtlander Hyper Wide Heliar 10 mm f/5.6 Aspherical E 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 better than the Voigtlander Hyper Wide Heliar 10 mm f/5.6 Aspherical E?
- Wider field of view (9mm vs 10mm)
- 4 mm shorter (70 mm vs 73.8 mm long)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.3 m)
Why is the Voigtlander Hyper Wide Heliar 10 mm f/5.6 Aspherical E better than the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6?
- Longer reach (10mm vs 9mm)
- 92 g lighter (371 g vs 463 g)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 5)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 has the edge: it goes wider, to 9mm against 10mm.
- architecture For architecture, the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 has the edge: it goes wider, to 9mm against 10mm.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 | Voigtlander Hyper Wide Heliar 10 mm f/5.6 Aspherical E |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 9mm | 10mm |
| 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 | 371 g (13.09 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 86 x 70 mm | 67.8 x 73.8 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.2 m ◆ | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 5 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 16 elements / 11 groups | 13 elements / 10 groups |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Price | $479 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Voigtlander
- 70 × 86 mm
- 73.8 × 67.8 mm
The Voigtlander Hyper Wide Heliar 10 mm f/5.6 Aspherical E is 4 mm longer and 92 g lighter than the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6.
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Sample frames
7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6
Voigtlander Hyper Wide Heliar 10 mm f/5.6 Aspherical E
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 or the Voigtlander Hyper Wide Heliar 10 mm f/5.6 Aspherical E?
- The Voigtlander Hyper Wide Heliar 10 mm f/5.6 Aspherical E weighs 371 g, 92 g less than the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 (463 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 or the Voigtlander Hyper Wide Heliar 10 mm f/5.6 Aspherical E?
- The 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 focuses down to 0.2 m, against 0.3 m for the Voigtlander Hyper Wide Heliar 10 mm f/5.6 Aspherical E.
- Do the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 and the Voigtlander Hyper Wide Heliar 10 mm f/5.6 Aspherical E 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 Voigtlander Hyper Wide Heliar 10 mm f/5.6 Aspherical E better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 has the edge: it goes wider, to 9mm against 10mm.
- Is the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 or the Voigtlander Hyper Wide Heliar 10 mm f/5.6 Aspherical E better for architecture?
- For architecture, the 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 has the edge: it goes wider, to 9mm against 10mm.
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