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Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II vs Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE

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

Pick the Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
  • You want a compact lens: 64.5 mm vs 103.3 mm long

Pick the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

7 differences
Specifications that differ between the Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II and the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE
Brand
Rokinon
Samyang
Format
not listed
APS-C
Max aperture
f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
f/3.5
Weight
265 g
not listed
Length
64.5 mm shorter
103.3 mm
Diameter
60 mm slimmer
75 mm
Optical design
11 elements / 8 groups
10 elements / 7 groups
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, min focus distance, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Fisheye both
Focal length
8mm both
Min focus distance
0.3 m 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

Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE

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