When comparing Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount) and Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony, which one is better?
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 87.5 cm for Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony.
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).
Full specifications table of Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony and Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount):
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony | Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye - (Sony E Mount) | |
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Brand | Sigma | Rokinon |
Weight | 1130 g | Missing |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 135 mm | 12 mm |
Largest Aperture | 1.8 | 2.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 87.5 cm | 20 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Stabilization | No | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |