7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) vs Laowa AF 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for wide-angle and astrophotography — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) | Laowa AF 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10mm | 12mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) opens wider (f/2.5) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) (10mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Laowa AF 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF (12mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Check the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) price on Amazon →
Check the Laowa AF 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF price on Amazon →
FAQ
What's the difference between the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) and the Laowa AF 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF?
The 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) is 10mm f/2.5 prime, full-frame; the Laowa AF 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF is 12mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) or the Laowa AF 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF?
The 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) — its f/2.5 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) and Laowa AF 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).
More Nikon Z comparisons: Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084) vs Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) · Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Air vs Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air · Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (A078) vs Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) · Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 Air vs Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Air · all Nikon Z lenses · all comparisons