When comparing Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro and Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount), which one is better?
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 10 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 20 cm for Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount).
Winner: Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Full specifications table of Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount) and Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro:
Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount) | Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro | |
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Brand | Samyang | Fujifilm |
Weight | Missing | 195 g |
Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
Focal Length | 12 mm | 30 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | Missing |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 20 cm | 10 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | Missing | 43 |
Stabilization | No | Missing |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | No |