Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E vs 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye)
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 | Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E | 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 21mm | 10mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.5 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E opens wider (f/1.4) — 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 Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E (21mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Check the Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E price on Amazon →
Check the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) price on Amazon →
FAQ
What's the difference between the Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E and the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye)?
The Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E is 21mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame; the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) is 10mm f/2.5 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E or the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye)?
The Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E — its f/1.4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.5 of the other.
Do the Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E and 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) 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).
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