Samyang AF 12 mm f/2.0 E / X / RF-S vs 7Artisans 12 mm f/2.8 Mark II
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Best For | - | Budget |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 5 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.19 m | 0.15 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.09x | 0.1x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 224 g | 301 g |
| Length | 59.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Diameter | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Shop | ||
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Comparing Samyang AF 12 mm f/2.0 E / X / RF-S (12 mm, f/2) and 7Artisans 12 mm f/2.8 Mark II (12 mm, f/2.8).
Samyang AF 12 mm f/2.0 E / X / RF-S is the lightest at 224 g, 7Artisans 12 mm f/2.8 Mark II weighs 301 g.
Samyang AF 12 mm f/2.0 E / X / RF-S offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/2, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
7Artisans 12 mm f/2.8 Mark II can focus closest at 0.15 m minimum focus distance.
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