12 mm T2.9 Cine vs 12 mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye
7Artisans
12 mm T2.9 Cine
Samyang
12 mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Full Frame |
| Best For | - | - |
Price & Availability | ||
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Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.9 | f/2.8 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.14 m | 0.2 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.1x | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 602 g | 515 g |
| Length | 89 mm | 77.3 mm |
| Diameter | 70 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | - |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2022 | 2014 |
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Comparing 7Artisans 12 mm T2.9 Cine (12 mm, f/2.9) and Samyang 12 mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (12 mm, f/2.8).
Samyang 12 mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye is the lightest at 515 g, 7Artisans 12 mm T2.9 Cine weighs 602 g.
Samyang 12 mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye 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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Here we are comparing the 7Artisans 12 mm T2.9 Cine and the Samyang 12 mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye. 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 Samyang 12 mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye is a 12mm fisheye lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, released in 2014.
There is a 8 years difference between the Samyang 12 mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye and the 7Artisans 12 mm T2.9 Cine — the newer design may benefit from more recent optical engineering and coatings.
Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.
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