7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
What Buyers Say
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
This 7artisans 18mm f/6.3 lens is a tiny, all-metal pancake that delivers a filmic, character-rich look rather than clinical sharpness. Users love its compact size and hyperfocal ease for street photography, but note soft focus, strong vignetting, low contrast, and compatibility quirks with IBIS systems. A few report severe quality control issues making the lens unusable, while most see it as a fun, creative tool for the price.
Pros
- Extremely compact and lightweight
- Solid all-metal construction
- Filmic, character-rich image quality
- Hyperfocal ease for street photography
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Soft focus at all distances
- Strong vignetting
- Low contrast
- Compatibility issues with IBIS
- Severe quality control problems
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
The Ultra Wide Lens Mod for GoPro HERO13 Black receives glowing reviews for its impressive 177-degree field of view and sharp image quality with minimal distortion. Users highlight its ease of installation, sturdy build, and how it expands creative possibilities for action shots and landscapes. While the Q&A section remains unanswered, the five-star ratings consistently praise its cinematic upgrade potential.
Pros
- Wide 177-degree field of view
- Sharp image quality with little distortion
- Easy to attach and sturdy build
- Expands creative filming possibilities
- Works well for action and landscape shots
Cons
- Q&A questions remain unanswered
- Compatibility with older GoPro models uncertain
Scores
Specifications
| 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm | GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 1 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 1 mm |
| Elements | 6 | — |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Coating | — | hydrophobic lens coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/0 |
| Min Aperture | f/6.3 | f/0 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | GoPro HERO Black Mount |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm★ | — |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
- Strong bokeh (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 1 of 16 specs.
