7artisans 12mm F2.8
- Focal length
- 12 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 265 g
- Filter diameter
- 46 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 20 cm
- Length
- 66 mm
At a Glance
This manual ultra-wide prime for Canon EF-M covers the field of view of a 19 mm lens on full frame, thanks to its 12 mm focal length on APS-C. The f/2.8 aperture allows shorter shutter times in dim light, and it focuses down to 20 cm. An integrated lens hood is part of the design. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and interiors.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 12 mm
- Max. focal length
- 12 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 10
- Groups
- 8
- Weight
- 265 g (0.58 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 46 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 20 cm (7.87 in)
- Length
- 66 mm (2.6 in)
- Diameter
- 63 mm (2.48 in)
Manufacturer data: m.7artisans.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 fit?
The 7artisans 12mm F2.8 fits all Canon EF-M cameras. There its field of view equals 19 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 1.6).
Canon EF-M cameras
7artisans 12mm F2.8 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF-M lenses.
| Lens | 7artisans 12mm F2.8 | Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.0 NCS CS | Brightin Star MF 12mm F2.0 III APS-C | Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 14mm F2.8 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 12 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm | 14 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 265 g | 245 g | 268 g | 695 g |
| Filter diameter | 46 mm | 67 mm | 62 mm | – |
| Min. focus distance | 20 cm | 20 cm | 18 cm | 28 cm |
| Length | 66 mm | 59 mm | – | 122 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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7artisans 12mm F2.8: FAQ
Does the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 have autofocus?
No, the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 have image stabilization?
No, the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 weigh?
The 7artisans 12mm F2.8 weighs 265 g. It is 66 mm long with a diameter of 63 mm.
What filter size does the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 use?
The 7artisans 12mm F2.8 takes 46 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the 7artisans 12mm F2.8 is 20 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Similar lenses
Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.0 NCS CS
12mm · f/2
Brightin Star MF 12mm F2.0 III APS-C
12mm · f/2
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 14mm F2.8 II
14mm · f/2.8
Samyang / Rokinon 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS
10mm · f/2.8
Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D
9mm · f/2.8
Pergear 10mm F5.6 II Fisheye
10mm · f/5.6
Brightin Star MF 10mm F5.6 II APS-C Fisheye
10mm · f/5.6
Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS
16mm · f/2
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