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?
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).
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) | |
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Brand | Sony | Samyang |
Weight | 281 g | Missing |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 35 mm | 12 mm |
Largest Aperture | 1.8 | 2.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 22.1 cm | 20 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | 55 | Missing |
Stabilization | No | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |