7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm
7Artisans
41 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| 7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
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)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm0.303score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.109score per dollar
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.
