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Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II vs Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II

Both are Fujifilm X fisheye lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.1)

Pick the Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

6 differences
Specifications that differ between the Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II and the Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II
Brand
Rokinon
Samyang
Format
not listed
APS-C
Max aperture
f/2.8 ⅓ stop faster
f/3.1
Weight
275 g
not listed
Length
64.8 mm
not listed
Diameter
60 mm slimmer
73.6 mm
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, min focus distance, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Fisheye both
Focal length
8mm both
Min focus distance
0.3 m both
Optical design
11 elements / 8 groups both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II: an APS-C fisheye lens with a 8mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.

Our notes

Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II

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