The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samsung NX-M 9mm F3.5 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 10mm F3.5 Fisheye is the longer of the two lenses at 26mm. The Samsung NX-M 9mm F3.5 with a length of 13mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samsung 10mm F3.5 Fisheye also has a larger diameter of 59mm compared to the Samsung NX-M 9mm F3.5'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 NX-M 9mm F3.5 weighs 31g, which means it is 40g (56%) lighter than the Samsung 10mm F3.5 Fisheye which has a weight of 71g.
Lens Mounts
The Samsung NX-M 9mm F3.5 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 9mm F3.5 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 9mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24.3mm 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.
