Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II vs Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount)

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

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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 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II vs Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount)

When comparing Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount) and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, 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 21 cm for Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II.

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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II and Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount):

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount)
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM IISamyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount)

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BrandSonySamyang
Weight695 gMissing
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length24 - 70 mm12 mm
Largest Aperture2.82.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance21 cm20 cm
TypeZoomPrime
Filter Thread82Missing
StabilizationNoNo
ParfocalNoMissing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II and Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount) was last updated on August 14, 2025.