Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 vs Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount)

Sony FE 35mm f/1.8

Sony FE 35mm f/1.8

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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 35mm f/1.8 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 35mm f/1.8, 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 22.1 cm for Sony FE 35mm f/1.8.

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 35mm f/1.8 and Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount):

Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount)
Sony FE 35mm f/1.8Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount)

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BrandSonySamyang
Weight281 gMissing
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length35 mm12 mm
Largest Aperture1.82.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance22.1 cm20 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter Thread55Missing
StabilizationNoNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?MissingYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 and Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount) was last updated on August 14, 2025.