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Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC vs Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC is faster by 3.3 stops (f/2.0 vs f/6.3), letting in more light.
  • Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC goes wider (135mm vs 500mm).
  • Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror reaches further (500mm vs 135mm).
Specification comparison
Spec 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
Brand Rokinon Samyang
Mount Sony E Sony E
Type Telephoto Mirror
Focal length 135mm (wider) 500mm
Max aperture f/2.0 (faster) f/6.3
Groups 7 n/a
Elements 11 n/a
Filter mm 77 n/a
Min focus m 0.8 n/a

Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC

A 135mm f/2.0 fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC is designed for Sony E mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror

This 500mm f/6.3 mirror telephoto lens from Samyang fits Sony E mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.

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