7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
7Artisans
44 Overall Score
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Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
72 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
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
Build quality 5
Image quality 7
Size and portability 5
Value for money 5
Focus performance 6
Compatibility 4
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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Specifications
| 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 3 |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Canon coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/6.3 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 3.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 45 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)
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
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Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 19 specs.
