7Artisans 122.8ZBII 12mm
With a 100-degree field of view and f/2.8 aperture, this 12mm manual focus prime uses a 12-element optical design, focusing as close as 5.9 inches for dramatic wide-angle close-ups. Its all-metal barrel and smooth focus ring provide precise control at an affordable price, though the 608g weight limits travel portability. The lens is ideal for budget-minded Nikon Z APS-C shooters wanting to experiment with ultra-wide landscapes and close-up photography without autofocus.
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 12 |
| Focal Length Max | 12 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
Build
| Mount | Olympus/Panasonic MTF 4/3 Mount |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 12 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans 122.8ZBII 12mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | 14mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Mount | Olympus/Panasonic MTF 4/3 Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 581 | 290 | 544 | 135 | 107 | 185 |
| AF Type | - | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans 122.8ZBII 12mm | 53.7 | 80.4 | 20.1 | 99.3 | 21.2 | 82.8 | 21 | 33.6 | 69.8 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.6 | 80.4 | 86.5 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 82.8 | 80.5 | 78.5 | 90.1 | 36.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 85.7 | 69.8 | 84.9 | 91 | 82.8 | 63.5 | 89.4 | 86 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.6 | 73.7 | 92.8 | 44.5 | 74.5 | 75.9 | 0 | 83.1 | 78.7 | 95.4 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.7 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 75.9 | 63.5 | 83.1 | 82 | 93.5 |
| Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air Compare | 87.6 | 62.9 | 94.7 | 54.2 | 84.6 | 64.6 | 63.5 | 33.6 | 82 | 82.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$199
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