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Compare Samyang 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II vs Viltrox 56mm F1.4

Variants
X-Mount
E-Mount
EF-M-Mount

Connectivity

Ports
Micro-USB

Construction

Aperture Blades
6 blades
9
Colors
Silver, black
Form Factor
Ultra Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Image Size
APS-C
APS-C
Lens Barrel
Physical aperture ring, Distance scale
Lens Mount
Canon EF-M-mount, Fujifilm X-mount, Samsung NX-mount, Sony E-mount
E-mount, X-mount, EF-M-mount
Motor
STM motor
Optical Formula | Elements
11 elements
10 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
8 groups
9 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
2 aspherical + 3 ED, Ultra Multi Coating groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
52 mm
Size | Diameter
60 mm / 2.36 in
65 mm
Size | Length
65 mm / 2.56 in
72 mm
Weight
265 g / 9.36 oz
290 g

Function

Angle Of View
180° Diagonal (fisheye)
28°
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/22
F/1.4 - f/16
Autofocus
No
Crop Factor
1.5
Focal Length
8 mm
56 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
12.0 mm
84 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
Weather Resistance
No

Performance

Max Magnification
0.1x
Min Focus Distance
300 mm / 11.81 in
0.6 m

Production

Debut
2014-03-21
2020

Reviews

Neofiliac score
31%
Pros
  • 180° FOV
  • Reasonably well built
  • Very good image quality
  • Fast autofocus
  • Fantastic build quality
  • Firmware upgradable via micro USB port
Cons
  • Lacks front filter thread
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • Clickless aperture is not fully silent
  • Aperture ring has weak stop at f/16

Price

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