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Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye vs Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye CS

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

Pick the Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye CS if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye and the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye CS
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye CS
Brand
Rokinon
Samyang
Format
APS-C
not listed
Max aperture
f/3.5
f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
Weight
515 g
not listed
Length
101.4 mm
not listed
Diameter
77.8 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.3 m
not listed
Optical design
10 elements / 7 groups
not listed
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
not listed
Image stabilization
No
not listed
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Fisheye both
Focal length
8mm both

Our notes

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye

A 8mm f/3.5 APS-C fisheye lens, the Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.

Our notes

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye CS

This 8mm f/2.8 APS-C fisheye lens from Samyang fits Fujifilm X mount cameras. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.

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