Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro vs T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO

Both are Sony E macro lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Samyang

Pick the f/2.8 ED UMC Macro 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 UMC MACRO if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

5 differences

Specifications that differ between the Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro and the Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO
	f/2.8 ED UMC Macro	T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO
Max aperture	f/2.8 ⅓ stop faster	f/3.1
Weight	730 g	not listed
Length	149.1 mm	not listed
Diameter	72.5 mm slimmer	81.6 mm
Min focus distance	0.3 m	0.31 m

9 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Brand: Samyang both
Mount: Sony E both
Type: Macro both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 100mm both
Filter thread: 67 mm both
Optical design: 15 elements / 12 groups both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro

The Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro is a macro lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for Sony E mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Our notes