The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 WR and the Rokinon 8mm f2.8 Fisheye for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Rokinon 8mm f2.8 Fisheye is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 WR with a length of 53mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Rokinon 8mm f2.8 Fisheye also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 WR's 68mm diameter.
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. Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 WR weighs 215g, which means it is 228g (51%) lighter than the Rokinon 8mm f2.8 Fisheye which has a weight of 443g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 WR and the Rokinon 8mm f2.8 Fisheye has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
8mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5.
