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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong aperture (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average build (18th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 12 |
| Focal Length Max | 12 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 12 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans 122.8ZBII 12mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm | 28mm | 18mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | false | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 608 | 540 | 135 | 350 | 865 | 370 |
| AF Type | - | VXD | Stepping Motor | stepping motor | HSM | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans 122.8ZBII 12mm | 54.6 | 83.5 | 17.6 | 99.4 | 18.4 | 85.8 | 20.8 | 33.6 | 63 | 83.2 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 37.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 91.8 | 42.4 | 71.5 | 79.8 | 0 | 82.9 | 73.7 | 94.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 86.9 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 0 | 81.4 | 64.9 | 37.9 |
| Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Compare | 54.6 | 96.8 | 45.7 | 74.4 | 96.6 | 96.9 | 80.4 | 33.6 | 59.2 | 37.9 |
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare | 98 | 41.2 | 79.4 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 45.8 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 37.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$199
We started tracking prices for this product on May 29, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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