Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror vs Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Rokinon
500mm f/6.3 Mirror
Samyang
135mm f/2.2 ED UMC
Verdict at a glance
- Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC is faster by 3 stops (f/2.2 vs f/6.3), letting in more light.
- Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC goes wider (135mm vs 500mm).
- Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror reaches further (500mm vs 135mm).
| Spec | 500mm f/6.3 Mirror | 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Rokinon | Samyang |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Mirror | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 500mm | 135mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/6.3 | f/2.2 (faster) |
Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror: a mirror telephoto lens with a 500mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/6.3, made for Sony E mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.
Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC
Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC: a short-telephoto prime lens with a 135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.2, made for Sony E mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.