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Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror vs f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC

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

Pick the f/6.3 Mirror if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/6.3 vs f/8)

Pick the f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

1 difference
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror and the Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC
f/6.3 Mirror f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC
Max aperture
f/6.3 ⅔ stop faster
f/8
4 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length. Show all
Brand
Samyang both
Mount
Canon EF-M both
Type
Mirror both
Focal length
500mm both

Our notes

Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror

This 500mm f/6.3 APS-C mirror telephoto lens from Samyang fits Canon EF-M mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.

Our notes

Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC

The Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC is an APS-C mirror telephoto lens covering 500mm at f/8.0 for Canon EF-M mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.

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