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Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye vs T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE

Both are Micro Four Thirds fisheye lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

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

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.1)

Pick the T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

3 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye and the Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE
f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE
Max aperture
f/2.8 ⅓ stop faster
f/3.1
Weight
520 g
not listed
Diameter
77.3 mm slimmer
81.6 mm
10 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, length, min focus distance, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Samyang both
Mount
Micro Four Thirds both
Type
Fisheye both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
12mm both
Length
97.5 mm both
Min focus distance
0.2 m both
Optical design
12 elements / 8 groups 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 a fisheye lens covering 12mm at f/2.8 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.

Our notes

Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE

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