Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) vs Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount)
Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) 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 Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2), which one is better?
1. Largest Aperture Comparison
Both lenses share the same aperture of 2.8 — this means that you may buy both Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) and Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount) in this regard; they''re the same.
Winner: Tied
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
2. Anamorphic Comparison
Winner: Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2)
Regarding anamorphic: Anamorphic lenses are usually used on cinema cameras and squeezes the image when its recorded, which gives the final, stretched out, image oval bokeh and a different angle of view. The most common lenses, however, are not anamorphic but spherical, which gives a spherical bokeh and is a much cheaper lens design.
3. Focus Distance Comparison
Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount) features a minimum focus distance of 20 cm while Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) has a minimum focus distance of 99.1 cm. Depending on your shooting style, the Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount) might be a better choice.
Winner: Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount)
Regarding minimum focus distance: The minimum focus distance of a lens is the smallest distance from the lens to the subject you want to be in focus; subjects closer than the lens' minimum focus distance will not be in focus. Whether or not this is important to you is up for you to decide, but some want to take close photos and videos and in those cases it's important to have a lens with a low minimum focus distance.
4. Lens Type Comparison
The Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) is a Zoom lens while the Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount) is a Prime lens. Whether or not a zoom lens or a prime lens is what you need, is up to you to decide; they both have their respective strengths and weaknesses.
Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear
Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) and Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount):
| Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) | Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount) | |
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| Brand | Panavision | Samyang |
| Weight | 4700 g | Missing |
| Lens Mount | Missing | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 40 - 80 mm | 12 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic | Yes | No |
| Anamorphic Squeeze Factor | 2 | Missing |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 99.1 cm | 20 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Aperture Range | Missing | 2.8 - 22 |
| Lens Groups | Missing | 8 |
| Lens Elements | Missing | 12 |
| Image Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Autofocus | Missing | Evet |
| Macro | Missing | No |
| Weather Seal | Missing | No |
| Full Frame Coverage | Missing | Yes |
| Lens Hood Included | Missing | No |