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 Rokinon 8mm f2.8 Fisheye for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
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.
Lens Mounts
The Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fisheye has the Four Thirds lens mount whereas the Rokinon 8mm f2.8 Fisheye has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Four Thirds Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fisheye is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), 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.