Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye vs Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III

Both are Canon EF-M lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Samyang

Pick the Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye if

You shoot full frame: the Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III is made for APS-C

Pick the Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III if

You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
You want the lighter lens to carry: 257 g lighter (268 g vs 525 g)

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye and the Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III
	Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye	Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III
Brand	Samyang	Brightin Star
Type	Fisheye	Prime
Format	Full frame	APS-C
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2 1 stop faster
Weight	525 g	268 g lighter
Length	98.6 mm	not listed
Diameter	77.3 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.2 m	not listed
Aperture blades	not listed	10
Optical design	12 elements / 8 groups	12 elements / 9 groups

4 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Canon EF-M both
Focal length: 12mm both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye

The Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye is an APS-C fisheye lens covering 12mm at f/2.8 for Canon EF-M mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.

Our notes