12 mm T2.9 Cine vs 12 mm f/2.8 Mark II

7Artisans
12 mm T2.9 Cine

7Artisans
12 mm f/2.8 Mark II
Here we are comparing the 7Artisans 12 mm T2.9 Cine and the 7Artisans 12 mm f/2.8 Mark II. The 7Artisans 12 mm T2.9 Cine is a 12mm wide-angle prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.9, released in 2022. The 7Artisans 12 mm f/2.8 Mark II is a 12mm wide-angle prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, released in 2022.
Both lenses were released in the same year (2022), making this a fair comparison in terms of age and technology.
Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
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| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
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Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.9 | f/2.8 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 5 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.14 m | 0.15 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.1x | 0.1x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 602 g | 301 g |
| Length | 89 mm | 66 mm |
| Diameter | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2022 | 2022 |
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Comparing 7Artisans 12 mm T2.9 Cine (12 mm, f/2.9) and 7Artisans 12 mm f/2.8 Mark II (12 mm, f/2.8).
7Artisans 12 mm f/2.8 Mark II is the lightest at 301 g, 7Artisans 12 mm T2.9 Cine weighs 602 g.
7Artisans 12 mm f/2.8 Mark II offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/2.8, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
7Artisans 12 mm T2.9 Cine can focus closest at 0.14 m minimum focus distance.
Use the detailed comparison table below to see all specifications side-by-side and find the perfect lens for your photography needs.
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