Samyang AF SYIO12AF-RFS 12mm
Samyang
55 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Samyang AF SYIO12AF-RFS 12mm | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | UMC Ultra Multi-Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF-S | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 390 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:11.11★ | 0.28x |
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)
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Samyang AF SYIO12AF-RFS 12mm
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
