Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE vs Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF Detailed Comparison

Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE vs Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF

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Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE vs Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE and Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF, two Wideangle Prime lenses from Samyang and Tokina.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE Key Specs

18mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 58mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Sony E Mount

Weight: 145g.

Diameter: 64mm

Length: 61mm

Min Focus Distance:0.25m

Max Magnification:0.09x

Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF Key Specs

20mm Focal Range

F2 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 62mm

Max Format:

Sony E Mount

Weight: 490g.

Diameter: 62mm

Length: 69mm

Min Focus Distance:0.28m

Max Magnification:0.1x

Reasons to choose Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE over Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF

Focal Length - Wide	18mm vs 20mm	2mm Wider coverage
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight	145g vs 490g	345g lighter
Length	61mm vs 69mm	8mm shorter
Filter Thread	58mm vs 62mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.25m vs 0.28m	can focus closer to the subject

Reasons to choose Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF over Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE

Focal Length - Tele	20mm vs 18mm	2mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	2 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 7	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Distance Scale	Yes vs No	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Diameter	62mm vs 64mm	2mm smaller in diameter
Max Magnification	0.1x vs 0.09x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE and Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF

Autofocus	Yes vs Yes	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Internal Focusing	Yes vs Yes	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing

Common Weaknesses of Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE and Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

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Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE vs Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE	Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF
Brand	Samyang	Tokina
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	18mm	20mm
Image Stabilization
Colour	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2
Min Aperture	F22	F22
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	7	9
Optics
Optical Elements	9	13
Optical Groups	8	11
Special Elements	2 HR, 3 aspherical, 3 ED elements + UMC coating	Multi-layer coatings
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.25m	0.28m
Max Magnification	0.09X	0.1X
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Stepper motor	No AF
Full Time Manual	Unknown	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	No	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	No	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	145g	490g
Diameter	64mm	62mm
Length	61mm	69mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	58mm	62mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Unknown	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	Unknown	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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