Venus Laowa C&D-Dreamer MFT 10mm F2.0 vs Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II

Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Venus

Laowa C&D-Dreamer MFT 10mm F2.0

f/2125 g

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Samyang

10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II

f/3.1MF

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Pick the Venus Laowa C&D-Dreamer MFT 10mm F2.0 if

You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/3.1)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.24 m

Pick the Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

9 differences

Specifications that differ between the Venus Laowa C&D-Dreamer MFT 10mm F2.0 and the Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II
	Venus Laowa C&D-Dreamer MFT 10mm F2.0	Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II
Brand	Venus	Samyang
Format	not listed	APS-C
Max aperture	f/2 1⅓ stops faster	f/3.1
Weight	125 g	not listed
Diameter	not listed	87 mm
Min focus distance	0.12 m closer	0.24 m
Aperture blades	5	not listed
Optical design	11 elements / 7 groups	14 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus

4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Micro Four Thirds both
Type: Prime both
Focal length: 10mm both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Venus Laowa C&D-Dreamer MFT 10mm F2.0

Venus Laowa C&D-Dreamer MFT 10mm F2.0: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 10mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.0, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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