The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S and the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E 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. Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S with a length of 63mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E's 65mm 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. Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S weighs 213g, which means it is 63g (22%) lighter than the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E which has a weight of 276g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R50 V, Canon R100 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
19.2mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
