Samyang AF SYIO12AF-RFS 12mm

Samyang AF SYIO12AF-RFS 12mm

Samyang
55 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Nikon
91 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Samyang
62
Nikon
99
Budget
Samyang
46
Nikon
93
Travel
Samyang
58
Nikon
89
Portrait
Samyang
39
Nikon
86
Landscape
Samyang
63
Nikon
83
Video Cinema
Samyang
45
Nikon
83
Wildlife Sports
Samyang
59
Nikon
81
Professional
Samyang
58
Nikon
78
Macro
Samyang
68
Nikon
70

Specifications

Samyang AF SYIO12AF-RFS 12mmNikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
Optics
Typewide-anglezoom
Focal Length Min12 mm16 mm
Focal Length Max12 mm50 mm
Elements129
Groups107
Aspherical Elements24★
ED Elements3★1
CoatingUMC Ultra Multi-CoatingSuper Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/3.5
Min Aperturef/23.5-6.3
Constant✗✗
Diaphragm Blades77
Build
MountCanon RF-SNikon Z
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.21 kg0.14 kg★
Filter Thread62 mm46 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeLinear STM★Stepping Motor
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—4.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm★200 mm
Max Magnification1:11.11★0.2x

Pros & Cons

Samyang AF SYIO12AF-RFS 12mm

  • Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm is $93 cheaper (1.5x less).

Samyang AF SYIO12AF-RFS 12mm0.195score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm0.489score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm offers 2.5x better value for money

Samyang AF SYIO12AF-RFS 12mm

B&H Photo
$280
Amazon
$379
Adorama
$399

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Newegg
$187
Newegg
refurbished$211
B&H Photo
$327
Adorama
$327
Amazon
$327

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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