Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony) vs Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount)

Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony) 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 Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony), which one is better?

1. Lens Mount Comparison

These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Sony E. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.

Winner: Tied

Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.

2. Largest Aperture Comparison

Both lenses share the same aperture of 2.8 — this means that you may buy both Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro - (Sony) 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.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony) and Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE (Sony E Mount):

	Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro - (Sony)	Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE - (Sony E Mount)
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sigma	Samyang
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	105 mm	12 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	2.8
Anamorphic	Missing	No
Minimum Focus Distance	Missing	20 cm
Type	Missing	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