Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III vs Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE
Both are Canon EF-M lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/3.1)
Pick the Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE if
- You shoot full frame: the Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III is made for APS-C
Spec differences
10 differences| Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III | Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Brightin Star
|
Samyang
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Fisheye
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/3.1
|
| Weight |
268 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
not listed
|
98.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
81.6 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.2 m
|
| Aperture blades |
10
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
12 elements / 8 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
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