Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro vs Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount)

Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro

Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro

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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 50/2.8 Macro 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 50/2.8 Macro, 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, Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 16 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 20 cm for Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount).

Winner: Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro

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 50/2.8 Macro and Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount):

Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount)
Sony FE 50/2.8 MacroSamyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount)

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BrandSonySamyang
Weight236 gMissing
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length50 mm12 mm
Largest Aperture2.82.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance16 cm20 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter Thread55Missing
StabilizationNoNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro and Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount) was last updated on August 14, 2025.