The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 10mm f2.8 and the Nikon 1 AW 10mm f2.8 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. Samyang 10mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Nikon 1 AW 10mm f2.8 with a length of 30mm, is 47mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 10mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Nikon 1 AW 10mm f2.8's 61mm 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. Nikon 1 AW 10mm f2.8 weighs 118g, 79% (462g) lighter than the Samyang 10mm f2.8's weight of 580g.
Lens Mounts
The Samyang 10mm f2.8 has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Nikon 1 AW 10mm f2.8 has the Nikon 1 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount and Nikon 1 J5, Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon 1 J4 for the Nikon 1 Mount.
Samyang 10mm f2.8 is also available in the Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
10mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
