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Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye vs Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE

Both are Fujifilm X fisheye lenses for APS-C. 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 Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 235 g lighter (280 g vs 515 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.1 m vs 0.3 m
  • You want a compact lens: 52 mm vs 101.4 mm long

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye and the Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE
Brand
Rokinon
Tokina
Max aperture
f/3.5
f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
Weight
515 g
280 g lighter
Length
101.4 mm
52 mm shorter
Diameter
77.8 mm
60 mm slimmer
Min focus distance
0.3 m
0.1 m closer
Max magnification
not listed
0.1×
Aperture blades
not listed
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Optical design
10 elements / 7 groups
11 elements / 9 groups
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Fisheye both
Format
APS-C both
Focal length
8mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No 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

Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE

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