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Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE vs Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE

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

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

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.1 m vs 0.3 m
  • You want a compact lens: 52 mm vs 103.2 mm long

Pick the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE and the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE
Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE
Brand
Tokina
Samyang
Max aperture
f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
f/3.5
Weight
280 g
not listed
Length
52 mm shorter
103.2 mm
Diameter
60 mm slimmer
75 mm
Min focus distance
0.1 m closer
0.3 m
Max magnification
0.1×
not listed
Aperture blades
7
not listed
Optical design
11 elements / 9 groups
10 elements / 7 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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