Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye vs Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE
Both are Pentax K fisheye lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.1)
Pick the Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
4 differences| Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye | Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Rokinon
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/3.1
|
| Weight |
505 g
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
77.3 mm
slimmer
|
81.6 mm
|
9 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, length, min focus distance, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Pentax K both
- Type
- Fisheye both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Length
- 71.2 mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.2 m both
- Optical design
- 12 elements / 8 groups both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye
The Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye is a fisheye lens covering 12mm at f/2.8 for Pentax K mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.
Our notes
Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE
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