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7Artisans 12mm F 2 8 Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Lens mount:Canon EF-M, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Sony E, Micro Four ThirdsMaximum focal length:12 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):2.8Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:100 °

7Artisans 12mm F 2 8 Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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When it matters
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80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 83% of camera-lenses
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.2

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.3

Build & Handling

20%

6.2

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–¼Worse than 80% of camera-lenses
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 241 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 77% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens 7Artisans 12mm F 2 8

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

35%

5.2

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.3

Build & Handling

20%

6.2

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

5.5
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 241 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 51% of models
Popularity:
7Artisans 12mm F 2 8 has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than 51.3% of camera lenses.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

7.1
Lens type
prime
Lens mount
Canon EF-M, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds
Sensor format coverage
APS-C
Filter thread size
67 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
12 mm
Maximum focal length
12 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
100 °
Minimum angle of view
100 °
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Focus motor
N/A
Minimum focus distance
0.2 m
Minimum focus distance
0.2 m
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.2 m, which is closer than 79.4% of camera lenses and equal to 7% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.15xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.15x
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.15x, which is lower than 64.3% of camera lenses and equal to 7.2% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
no
Full-time manual focus
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Manual-focus-only lens.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
Rear-focusing design.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
296 g
Weight
296 g
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 296 g, which is lighter than 75.1% of camera lenses.
Lens length
66 mm
Lens length
66 mm
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 66 mm long, which is shorter than 76.8% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.3% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
63 mm
Lens diameter
63 mm
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 63 mm, which is slimmer than 87.3% of camera lenses and equal to that of 2.1% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This camera lens does not support weather sealing. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark sharpness score
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DxOMark transmission
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DxOMark distortion
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DxOMark vignetting
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7Artisans 12mm F 2 8 vs the average camera lens

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  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
    De-clicked aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    De-clickable aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 214 g lighter
    Weight
    296 g
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (296 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    296 g vs 510 g
  • 14 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    63 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (63 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    63 mm vs 77 mm
  • 26.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    66 mm
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (66 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    66 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 0.1 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.2 m
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.2 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.2 m vs 0.3 m
  • 3.53x cheaper
    7Artisans 12mm F 2 8 is cheaper than the average camera lens (£150 vs £530).
    £150 vs £530
  • 3.53x cheaper
    7Artisans 12mm F 2 8 is cheaper than the average camera lens (£150 vs £530).
    £150 vs £530
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
    De-clicked aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    De-clickable aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 0.1 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.2 m
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.2 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.2 m vs 0.3 m
  • 214 g lighter
    Weight
    296 g
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (296 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    296 g vs 510 g
  • 14 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    63 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (63 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    63 mm vs 77 mm
  • 26.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    66 mm
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (66 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    66 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    2018 vs 2016
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
    Manual-focus-only lens.
  • No rounded blades
    Rounded aperture blades
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera lens does not use rounded aperture blades, the average camera lens does. 87.8% of camera lenses use rounded aperture blades.
    7 straight blades.
  • 2 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 2 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    0 vs 2
  • Fixed lens hood
    Reversible lens hood
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This camera lens does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 81.4% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.
  • 0.04 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.15 x
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.2 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.15 x vs 0.192 x
  • 6.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    7Artisans 12mm F 2 8
    the average camera lens
    7Artisans 12mm F 2 8 has a lower user score than the average camera lens (7.88 vs 8.360).
    7.88 vs 8.36
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • No rounded blades
    Rounded aperture blades
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera lens does not use rounded aperture blades, the average camera lens does. 87.8% of camera lenses use rounded aperture blades.
    7 straight blades.
  • 2 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 2 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    0 vs 2
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
    Manual-focus-only lens.
  • 0.04 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.15 x
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.2 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.15 x vs 0.192 x
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • Fixed lens hood
    Reversible lens hood
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This camera lens does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 81.4% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 241 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about 7Artisans 12mm F 2 8

  • Affordable price point, often cited as excellent value for money
  • Solid all-metal construction and high build quality for the price
  • Compact and lightweight design, making it highly portable
  • Good center sharpness even when shooting wide open at f/2.8
  • De-clicked aperture ring, which is favored for video work
  • Smooth and well-damped focusing ring with a long throw for precision
  • Minimal barrel distortion for such an ultra-wide focal length

What we don't like about 7Artisans 12mm F 2 8

  • Significant softness and loss of detail in the corners and borders
  • Strong vignetting and light fall-off at wider apertures
  • Susceptibility to flare and ghosting when shooting near bright light sources
  • Lack of electronic contacts (no EXIF data or autofocus)
  • No built-in filter thread on the original Mark I version (requires adapter)
  • Notable chromatic aberration and 'bloom' wide open in high-contrast scenes
  • Inconsistent quality control with occasional reports of optical decentering

Verdict

The 7artisans 12mm f/2.8 is a budget-friendly, ultra-wide-angle manual focus prime lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras, offering an 18mm full-frame equivalent focal length and a 100-degree angle of view. It features an all-metal construction with 10 elements in 8 groups, a 7-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh, and a minimum focusing distance of 20 cm. Its primary strengths include its highly compact and durable build, low price point, and impressive sharpness in the central area of the frame. However, the lens does have notable drawbacks, such as significant softness and chromatic aberration at the corners when wide open, a clickless aperture ring that can be easily bumped, and the lack of a native filter thread on the original model, which requires an optional adapter for 77mm filters.

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