Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount) vs Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

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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Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

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Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount) vs Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

When comparing Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS 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, Samyang 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 451 cm for Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS.

Winner: Samyang 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 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount) and Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS:

Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount) Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS
Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount)Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

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BrandSamyangSony
YearMissing2019
WeightMissing3040 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length12 mm600 mm
Largest Aperture2.84
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance20 cm451 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter ThreadMissing40.5
StabilizationNoYes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes
Stabilization TypeMissingSony Optical SteadyShot (OSS)


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount) and Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS was last updated on August 14, 2025.