7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm
7Artisans
41 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
91 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Street
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| 7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 180 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm0.303score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.089score per dollar
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
