7Artisans 122.8ZBII 12mm
With a 100-degree field of view and f/2.8 aperture, this 12mm manual focus prime uses a 12-element optical design, focusing as close as 5.9 inches for dramatic wide-angle close-ups. Its all-metal barrel and smooth focus ring provide precise control at an affordable price, though the 608g weight limits travel portability. The lens is ideal for budget-minded Nikon Z APS-C shooters wanting to experiment with ultra-wide landscapes and close-up photography without autofocus.
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 12 |
| Focal Length Max | 12 |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 10 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 12 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans 122.8ZBII 12mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12mm | 28-300mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | 100mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 299 | 590 | 135 | 107 | 298 | 515 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Dual phase linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans 122.8ZBII 12mm | 13.3 | 81.8 | 75.3 | 99.4 | 54.4 | 83.9 | 21 | 33.6 | 68.4 | 82.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 92.7 | 45.2 | 74.1 | 77.3 | 0 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 95.3 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.4 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.3 | 63.7 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 83.9 | 80.9 | 33.6 | 65.7 | 36.8 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 53 | 42.4 | 82.2 | 77.3 | 30 | 95.8 | 77.7 | 93.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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