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