Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS § 03 Head to head
Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS vs TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR)
Samyang 10mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view. TTartisan 11mm f/2.8 has a longer reach.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS is a 10mm f/2.8 prime, and the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR) is an 11mm f/2.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 4 advantages each.
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TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR) 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS better than the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR)?
- Wider field of view (10mm vs 11mm)
- 20 g lighter (580 g vs 600 g)
- Focuses 1 cm closer (0.24 m vs 0.25 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR) better than the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS?
- Longer reach (11mm vs 10mm)
- 14 mm shorter (72 mm vs 86 mm long)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 6)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS has the edge: it goes wider, to 10mm against 11mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS has the edge: it goes wider, to 10mm against 11mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS | TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR) |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10mm | 11mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Ultra wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 580 g (1.28 lbs) ◆ | 600 g |
| Dimensions | 87 mm (diameter) x 86 mm (length) | 85 x 72 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.24 m (0.79 ft) ◆ | 0.25 m |
| Maximum magnification | Not specified | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 6 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 14 elements in 9 groups (1 Extra Low Dispersion, 2 aspherical elements) | 12 elements / 10 groups |
| Filter size | None (built-in petal-shaped hood) | — |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony A, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Sony E, Samsung NX, Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | — | 2022 |
| Price | — | $235 list price |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · TTartisan
- 86 × 87 mm
- 72 × 85 mm
The Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS is 14 mm longer and 20 g lighter than the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR).
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Sample frames
Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS
TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR)
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS or the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR)?
- The Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS weighs 580 g, 20 g less than the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR) (600 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS or the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR)?
- The Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS focuses down to 0.24 m, against 0.25 m for the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR).
- Do the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS and the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR) have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS or the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR) better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS has the edge: it goes wider, to 10mm against 11mm.
- Is the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS or the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR) better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS has the edge: it goes wider, to 10mm against 11mm.
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