Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount) vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount) vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
When comparing Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM 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, Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 13 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: Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
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 Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM:
| Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount) | Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Samyang | Canon |
| Year | Missing | 2021 |
| Weight | Missing | 165 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Focal Length | 12 mm | 16 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 20 cm | 13 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 43 |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |