7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm
7Artisans
45 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm
Sigma
83 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Street
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| 7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.86 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5.55★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm0.259score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm0.138score per dollar
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
