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7Artisans 18mm F5.6 Camera 18mm
Its 18mm focal length frames a 98.7° ultra-wide perspective in a pancake body weighing just 146g, making full-frame coverage remarkably portable. The all-metal build and 5-group, 7-element optical design with two ED elements deliver controlled aberrations and durable construction. This lens suits daylight street photographers and documentary shooters who need a discreet, lightweight prime for casual walks and environmental scenes.
Focal length 18mm
Aperture f/5.6
Mount Nikon Z
stabilization Yes
Weight 699 g
lens type Wide-Angle
47 Overall Score
Price CA$136
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong aperture (66th percentile) 66th
- Strong bokeh (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average build (10th percentile)
- Below average optical (15th percentile)
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-Angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 18 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 18 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans 18mm F5.6 Camera 18mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 699 | 550 | 135 | 515 | 116 | 369 |
| AF Type | - | VXD | Stepping Motor | STM | Stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans 18mm F5.6 Camera 18mm | 55 | 65.8 | 10.3 | 98.7 | 15.2 | 66 | 34 | 15.3 | 80.8 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 55 | 87.3 | 62.9 | 85.1 | 91.2 | 85.1 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 90.2 | 36.7 | 69.9 | 78.8 | 83.5 | 74 | 94.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 46 | 33 | 79.5 | 78.8 | 96 | 77.9 | 92.3 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 93.6 | 34.9 | 63.6 | 78.8 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.3 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.2 | 96.4 | 62.5 | 95.9 | 37.6 | 93.4 | 34 | 52.8 | 80.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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May 29, 2026 CA$136
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