The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye and the Samyang 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. Samyang 8mm F2.8 Fisheye weighs 265g, 40% (178g) lighter than the Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye's weight of 443g.
Lens Mounts
The Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye has the Samsung NX lens mount whereas the Samyang 8mm F2.8 Fisheye has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Samsung NX1, Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX30 for the Samsung NX Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (DX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Samyang 8mm F2.8 Fisheye is also available in Samsung NX mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
8mm but while Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fisheye has the fastest aperture of
F3.5, the Samyang 8mm F2.8 Fisheye's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
