Samyang AF SYIO12AF-RFS 12mm
Samyang
55 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
Sigma
92 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Samyang AF SYIO12AF-RFS 12mm | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 13 |
| Groups | 10 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | UMC Ultra Multi-Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 117 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:11.11 | 1:4 |
Pros & Cons
Samyang AF SYIO12AF-RFS 12mm
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average bokeh (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Samyang AF SYIO12AF-RFS 12mm0.129score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm0.107score per dollar
Samyang AF SYIO12AF-RFS 12mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
