Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 vs 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye)
Both are L-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 | Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 | 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18mm | 10mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.5 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 opens wider (f/1.8) — 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 Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 (18mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8See price on Amazon
7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye)See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 and the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye)?
The Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 is 18mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame; the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) is 10mm f/2.5 prime, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.
Which is better in low light, the Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 or the 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye)?
The Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 — its f/1.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.5 of the other.
Do the Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 and 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) fit the same camera?
Yes — both are L-Mount lenses, so they fit Panasonic Lumix S, Leica SL, and Sigma fp full-frame bodies (the L-Mount Alliance).
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