7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
What Buyers Say
7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm
This manual fisheye lens is praised for its excellent build quality, sharpness, and value for money. Users appreciate the all-metal construction and smooth controls, though some note distortion and vignetting are inherent to the design. It is considered a fun, creative addition for photographers willing to work with manual focus.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Sharp image quality
- Great value for money
- All-metal construction
- Smooth focus and aperture rings
Cons
- Distortion inherent to fisheye
- Vignetting present
- Manual focus only
- No image stabilization
- Heavy for its size
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast f/1.4 aperture, and beautiful bokeh, making it a favorite for low-light and portrait photography on APS-C cameras. Users consistently highlight its solid build quality and excellent value for money. However, some reviewers report inconsistent autofocus, particularly at longer distances, and occasional chromatic aberration or vignetting wide open. A few copies have exhibited noisy or unreliable AF motors, especially in video mode.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid build quality
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Inconsistent autofocus at distance
- Chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting wide open
- Noisy AF motor in some copies
- Soft corners at f/1.4
Scores
Specifications
| 7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm | Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 30 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 10 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 9 |
| Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.57 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 68 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.14★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.