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Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II vs Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE

Both are Sony E fisheye lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 15 g lighter (265 g vs 280 g)

Pick the Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.1 m vs 0.3 m
  • You want a compact lens: 52 mm vs 64.5 mm long

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II and the Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE
Brand
Rokinon
Tokina
Format
not listed
APS-C
Weight
265 g lighter
280 g
Length
64.5 mm
52 mm shorter
Min focus distance
0.3 m
0.1 m closer
Max magnification
not listed
0.1×
Aperture blades
not listed
7
Optical design
11 elements / 8 groups
11 elements / 9 groups
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, diameter, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Fisheye both
Focal length
8mm both
Max aperture
f/2.8 both
Diameter
60 mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II

The Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II is a fisheye lens covering 8mm at f/2.8 for Sony E mount cameras. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.

Our notes

Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE

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