7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II vs Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better aperture blades (7 vs 0).
  • 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II has a better length (6.6mm vs 45mm).
  • 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II has a better price (msrp) ($79 vs $499).
  • 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II has a better weight (55g (1.9 oz) vs 167g (5.9 oz)).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better maximum aperture (f/4 vs f/6.3).
Product
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II
7Artisans
$79
Optical Design
Focal Length18mm28-60mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements49
Optical Groups37
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/6.3f/4
Minimum Aperturef/6.3f/22
Aperture Blades07
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent27-27mm
Focus
AutofocusNoYes
Focus MotorStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance20 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.16x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$79$499
Filter Size46mm40mm
Diameter56mm66.6mm
Length6.6mm45mm
Weight55g (1.9 oz)167g (5.9 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo