Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II vs Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE
Both are Fujifilm X fisheye lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.1)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.1 m vs 0.3 m
Spec differences
9 differences| Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II | Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Tokina
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.1
|
f/2.8
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
280 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
52 mm
|
| Diameter |
73.6 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 |
11 elements / 8 groups
|
11 elements / 9 groups
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X 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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