7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite § 03 Head to head
7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite vs Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF
7Artisans 18mm f/2 has a wider field of view. Tokina 20mm f/2 has a longer reach.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite is an 18mm f/2 prime, and the Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF is a 20mm f/2 prime. On paper the 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite comes out ahead, 7 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite 
Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite better than the Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF?
- Wider field of view (18mm vs 20mm)
- 381 g lighter (109 g vs 490 g)
- 18 mm shorter (64 mm vs 81.5 mm long)
- Focuses 8 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.28 m)
- Is weather sealed
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 62 mm)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2017)
Why is the Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF better than the 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite?
- Longer reach (20mm vs 18mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite has the edge: it goes wider, to 18mm against 20mm.
- architecture For architecture, the 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite has the edge: it goes wider, to 18mm against 20mm.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite has the edge: it goes wider, to 18mm against 20mm.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite | Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18mm | 20mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full Frame |
| Weight | 109 g (3.84 oz) ◆ | 490 g (1.08 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 32 x 64 mm | 73.4 mm (diameter) x 81.5 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.20 m (7.87 inches) ◆ | 0.28 m (11 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.1x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes ◆ | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes (manual) |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 7 groups | 13 elements in 11 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm ◆ | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Released | 2026 | 2017 |
| Price | $169 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Tokina
- 64 × 32 mm
- 81.5 × 73.4 mm
The Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF is 17 mm longer and 381 g heavier than the 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite.
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Sample frames
Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite or the Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF?
- The 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite weighs 109 g, 381 g less than the Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF (490 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite or the Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF?
- The 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite focuses down to 0.2 m, against 0.28 m for the Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF.
- Do the 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite and the Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite or the Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite has the edge: it goes wider, to 18mm against 20mm.
- Is the 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite or the Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF better for architecture?
- For architecture, the 7Artisans AF 18 mm f/2 Lite has the edge: it goes wider, to 18mm against 20mm.
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