TTArtisan APS-C 7.5mm f/2 Fisheye 8mm
Viltrox AF 85/2.0 Z 85mm
What Buyers Say
TTArtisan APS-C 7.5mm f/2 Fisheye 8mm
The TTArtisan 7.5mm f/2 Fisheye Lens for Nikon Z mount receives mixed feedback. Users praise its sharpness, solid build quality, and fun fisheye effect, especially for creative photography like 360 virtual tours and skate shots. However, significant issues include a poorly designed lens cap that falls off easily, focus scale inaccuracies on some units, and the discontinued ND filter accessory. The lens is best suited for APS-C cameras, as full-frame users will experience vignetting.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Solid build quality
- Fun fisheye effect
- Good value for price
- Easy manual focus
Cons
- Poor lens cap design falls off
- Focus scale inaccuracies on some units
- No ND filter included anymore
- Vignetting on full-frame cameras
- No filter thread for standard filters
Viltrox AF 85/2.0 Z 85mm
The Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO is widely praised for its excellent sharpness, fast autofocus, and compact build, all at an unbeatable price. Many users consider it a bargain that punches above its weight, with some even replacing more expensive name-brand lenses. A few minor reliability hiccups with certain camera bodies were noted, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Compact and lightweight design
- Great value for money
- Pleasing bokeh
Cons
- Minor reliability issues with some cameras
- Tight lens hood may interfere with filters
- Not 100% reliable on Nikon Zf
Scores
Specifications
| TTArtisan APS-C 7.5mm f/2 Fisheye 8mm | Viltrox AF 85/2.0 Z 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 8 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 10 |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | multi-layer coating | Nano Coating and Resistance Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 125 mm★ | 740 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
TTArtisan APS-C 7.5mm f/2 Fisheye 8mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Viltrox AF 85/2.0 Z 85mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
TTArtisan APS-C 7.5mm f/2 Fisheye 8mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
