Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA vs Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount)

Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA

Zeiss Sonnar T E 55 mm f1,8 ZA

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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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Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA 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 Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA, 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 50 cm for Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA.

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 Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA and Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount):

Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye - (Sony E Mount)
Zeiss Sonnar T E 55 mm f1,8 ZARokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye - (Sony E Mount)

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BrandZeissRokinon
Weight281 gMissing
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length55 mm12 mm
Largest Aperture1.82.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance50 cm20 cm
TypePrimePrime
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)49 mmMissing
StabilizationMissingNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?MissingYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA and Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye - (Sony E Mount) was last updated on August 14, 2025.