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Samyang 8mm T3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II vs Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE

Both are Canon EF-M fisheye lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Samyang 8mm T3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.8)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.1 m vs 0.3 m

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 8mm T3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II and the Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE
Samyang 8mm T3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE
Brand
Samyang
Tokina
Max aperture
f/3.8
f/2.8 1 stop faster
Weight
not listed
280 g
Length
not listed
52 mm
Diameter
75 mm
60 mm slimmer
Min focus distance
0.3 m
0.1 m closer
Max magnification
not listed
0.1×
Aperture blades
not listed
7
Optical design
10 elements / 7 groups
11 elements / 9 groups
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Canon EF-M both
Type
Fisheye both
Format
APS-C both
Focal length
8mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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