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Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror vs Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC

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

Pick the Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/6.3 vs f/8)

Pick the Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

2 differences
Specifications that differ between the Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror and the Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC
Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC
Brand
Rokinon
Samyang
Max aperture
f/6.3 ⅔ stop faster
f/8
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Mirror both
Focal length
500mm both

Our notes

Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror

This 500mm f/6.3 APS-C mirror telephoto lens from Rokinon fits Fujifilm X mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.

Our notes

Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC

A 500mm f/8.0 APS-C mirror telephoto lens, the Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.

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