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Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro vs Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO

Both are Fujifilm X macro lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro if

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

Pick the Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

6 differences
Specifications that differ between the Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro and the Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO
Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO
Brand
Rokinon
Samyang
Max aperture
f/2.8 ⅓ stop faster
f/3.1
Weight
770 g
not listed
Length
149.4 mm
not listed
Diameter
72.5 mm slimmer
81.6 mm
Min focus distance
0.3 m
0.31 m
8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Macro both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
100mm both
Filter thread
67 mm both
Optical design
15 elements / 12 groups both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro

A 100mm f/2.8 APS-C macro lens, the Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Our notes

Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO

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