Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye vs Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye CS
Both are Micro Four Thirds 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| Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye | Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye CS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Rokinon
|
Samyang
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| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
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| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
440 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
99.9 mm
|
not listed
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| Diameter |
77.8 mm
|
not listed
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| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
not listed
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| Optical design |
10 elements / 7 groups
|
not listed
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| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
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| Image stabilization |
No
|
not listed
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3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Fisheye both
- Focal length
- 8mm both
Our notes
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye
The Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye is a fisheye lens covering 8mm at f/3.5 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.
Our notes
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye CS
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye CS: a fisheye lens with a 8mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.
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