The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 and the Samsung 10mm F3.5 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. Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 30mm. The Samsung 10mm F3.5 Fisheye with a length of 26mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samsung 10mm F3.5 Fisheye has a larger diameter of 59mm compared to the Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6's 50mm 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. Samsung 10mm F3.5 Fisheye weighs 71g, 2% (2g) lighter than the Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6's weight of 73g.
Lens Mounts
The Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 has the Samsung NX-M lens mount whereas the Samsung 10mm F3.5 Fisheye has the Samsung NX lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Samsung NX mini, and for the Samsung NX-M Mount and Samsung NX1, Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX30 for the Samsung NX Mount.
Focal Range
Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 9-27mm and
3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24.3-72.9mm when used on a 1" format camera.
On the other hand, the Samsung 10mm F3.5 Fisheye is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 10mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 15mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
