7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) vs 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 (APS-C)
Both are Nikon Z 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) | 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 (APS-C) |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10mm | 10mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) opens wider (f/2.5) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 (APS-C) 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
7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 (APS-C)See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) and the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 (APS-C)?
The 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) is 10mm f/2.5 prime, full-frame; the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 (APS-C) is 10mm f/2.8 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) or the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 (APS-C)?
The 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) — its f/2.5 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) and 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 (APS-C) fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C). Note the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 (APS-C) is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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