In this review, we'll compare the Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fisheye for the EF Mount with the Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye for the EF Mount, both Wideangle Fisheye Prime lenses designed by Rokinon and Samyang, respectively. Both lenses have the same focal length and max apertures of 8mm and F3.5 so they are very comparable in this regard.
We'll begin by briefly examining the main specifications of these two lenses. In the subsequent section, we'll delve into a more detailed analysis, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each.
What type of photography are the Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fisheye and Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye lenses good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fisheye and the Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Photography Type |
Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fisheye |
Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye |
Bird/Wildlife | Poor | Poor |
Sports | Poor | Poor |
Portrait | Poor | Poor |
Travel | Fair | Fair |
Street | Fair | Fair |
Wedding | Poor | Poor |
Walk Around | Fair | Fair |
Vlogging | Fair | Fair |
Landscape | Fair | Fair |
Size and Weight Comparison
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Fisheye Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fisheye and the Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.
Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fisheye is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye is also available in Nikon F (DX) , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
8mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5.