Voigtlander Heliar-Hyper Wide 10mm F5.6 vs Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Voigtlander Heliar-Hyper Wide 10mm F5.6 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 245 g lighter (375 g vs 620 g)
- You want a compact lens: 68.5 mm vs 132.1 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Architecture and interiors, dramatic landscapes, real estate
Pick the Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.3 m
Spec differences
10 differences| Voigtlander Heliar-Hyper Wide 10mm F5.6 | Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Voigtlander
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/5.6
|
f/2.8
2 stops faster
|
| Weight |
375 g
lighter
|
620 g
|
| Length |
68.5 mm
shorter
|
132.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
67.4 mm
slimmer
|
87 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.24 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.04×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
10
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 10 groups
|
14 elements / 9 groups
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 10mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Voigtlander Heliar-Hyper Wide 10mm F5.6
A very wide manual 10mm rectilinear lens for Sony E-mount, weighing about 375 g. It has a 10-bladed aperture and focuses as close as 0.3 m.
Pros
- Very wide 10mm rectilinear view
- Compact for the angle
- Close focus 0.3 m
- 10-bladed aperture
Cons
- Manual focus only
- f/5.6 only
- Bulbous front limits filters
Our notes
Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS
Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS: a wide-angle prime lens with a 10mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony E mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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