7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) vs Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E
Both are Sony E 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) | Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10mm | 12mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.5 | f/2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E opens wider (f/2) — 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 Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E (12mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye)See price on Amazon
Samyang AF 12mm f/2 ESee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) and the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E?
The 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) is 10mm f/2.5 prime, full-frame; the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E is 12mm f/2 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) or the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E?
The Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E — its f/2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.5 of the other.
Do the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) and Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C). Note the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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