Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro § 03 Head to head
Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro vs Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9
Mitakon 20mm f/2 is 780 g lighter. Samyang 20mm f/1.9 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro is a 20mm f/2 prime, and the Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9 is a 20mm f/1.9 prime. On paper the Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro 
Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9 01
Key differences
Why is the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro better than the Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9?
- 780 g lighter (230 g vs 1010 g)
- 56 mm shorter (62 mm vs 117.6 mm long)
Why is the Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9 better than the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro?
- 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.9 vs f/2)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 3)
- Newer design (2017 vs 2016)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro has the edge: it is 780 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro has the edge: it is 780 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9 has the edge: its f/1.9 aperture gathers more light than f/2.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9 has the edge: its f/1.9 aperture gathers more light than f/2.
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Specification
| Specification | Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro | Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 20mm | 20mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/1.9 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | — |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 230 g (8.11 oz) ◆ | 1010 g (35.63 oz) |
| Dimensions | 60 x 62 mm | 95.3 x 117.6 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.2 m (7.87 inches) | 0.2 m (7.87 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 3 | 11 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 4 groups | — |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X | Canon EF, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, PL |
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Price | $199 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Mitakon
- B · Samyang
- 62 × 60 mm
- 117.6 × 95.3 mm
The Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9 is 56 mm longer and 780 g heavier than the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro.
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro or the Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9?
- The Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9 opens to f/1.9, against f/2 on the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro, 0.1 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro or the Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9?
- The Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro weighs 230 g, 780 g less than the Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9 (1010 g).
- Do the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro and the Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro or the Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro has the edge: it is 780 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro or the Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro has the edge: it is 780 g lighter to carry.
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