In this review, we'll compare the Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye for the KAF Mount with the Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fisheye for the KAF Mount, both Wideangle Fisheye Prime lenses designed by Samyang and Rokinon, 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 Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye and Rokinon 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 Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye and the Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fisheye for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Photography Type |
Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye |
Rokinon 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 Pentax KAF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Pentax KAF Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye and the Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fisheye has the same Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Pentax KAF lenses are Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III.
Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (DX), Four Thirds, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fisheye is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
8mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5.