Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 Sony FE vs Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount)

Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 Sony FE

Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 Sony FE

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Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount)

Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount)

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Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 Sony FE vs Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount)

When comparing Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount) and Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 Sony FE, 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, Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye - (Sony E Mount) is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 20 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 29 cm for Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 - Sony FE.

Winner: Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount)

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 V-AF 35mm T1.9 Sony FE and Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount):

Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 - Sony FE Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye - (Sony E Mount)
Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 - Sony FERokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye - (Sony E Mount)

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BrandSamyangRokinon
Weight280 gMissing
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length35 mm12 mm
Largest Aperture1.92.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance29 cm20 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter Thread58Missing
StabilizationMissingNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 - Sony FE and Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye - (Sony E Mount) was last updated on August 14, 2025.