Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount) vs Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount)

Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount)

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Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

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Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount) vs Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

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?

1. Compare minimum focusing distance

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).


Specifications

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
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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BrandSamyangFujifilm
WeightMissing195 g
MountSony EFujifilm X
Focal Length12 mm30 mm
Largest Aperture2.82.8
Anamorphic LensNoMissing
Minimum Focusing Distance20 cm10 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter ThreadMissing43
StabilizationNoMissing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesNo


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount) and Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro was last updated on August 14, 2025.