Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II vs Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF

Key Differences

  • Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF has a better min focus distance (13 cm vs 63 cm).
  • Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/4.5).
  • Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF has a better length (58.4mm vs 101.8mm).
  • Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF has a better weight (236g (8.3 oz) vs 375g (13.2 oz)).
  • Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF
Samyang
$499
Optical Design
Focal Length50-230mm12mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements1611
Optical Groups128
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4.5f/2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent76-351mm18-18mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance63 cm13 cm
Max Magnification0.26x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$499$499
Filter Size58mm67mm
Diameter65.8mm72.5mm
Length101.8mm58.4mm
Weight375g (13.2 oz)236g (8.3 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo