For AF lenses, the older Zeiss 12mm f2.8 is still a good lens optically and is relatively light and compact (though its hood is quite large). There are rumours that Yongnuo will release an 11mm f1.8, and for manual focus there is the new Nisi 9mm f2.8 and the Laowa 9mm f2.8, the Laowa being smaller.
Thank you!
I'm looking for a 16-19mm FF equivalent for travel and real estate video work on a light gimbal. 2.8 would be fine.
Is it though?
I know you stated a prime, but if you're using it for real estate, and if the flexibility of a zoom is an option, then the new Tamron 11-20mm f2.8 at 335 grams may be worth considering as well. It's lighter and slightly smaller than Fuji's 10-24mm f4. It doesn't have built-in stabilization, but if you're using a gimbal then lack of lens-IS isn't a factor.
That depends on the definition of both 'compact' and 'fast'. If you're after an ultrafast (say f/0,95) lens, then chances are you won't find anything really compact(ish). If f/2.8 is sufficient, then you could opt for the Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12mm. Without the hood it's a nice size, it only weighs 270 grams, the hood is quite huge though.
f/0.95 is ultra-fast by any definition
But likely plenty fast enough for the usages that the OP indicated in an earlier post (real estate and travel). I used the Zeiss 12 f/2.8 mentioned above for years, and it was a superb lens both for astro (one of the most rigorous tests for any lens) and interiors. The question is whether anything faster in the focal length range the OP is looking for would be worth the significant additional cost and impact on size/handling.
I'm not sure I agree with you on that. Look at the current crop of wide angle (say from 8mm to 18 mm?) lenses for APS-C systems. There aren't that many that are faster than f/2.8. Fuji has a 1.4/16mm and a 2.0/18mm. Sony offers a 1.8/11 mm. Panasonic does a couple of very fast MFT lenses, and AFAIK that's about it from the camera manufacturers as far as lenses for smaller sensors goes.
Yes.
The wider you go, the less you need a faster aperture (wider FOVs 'freeze' movement at slower SS, and allow you to shoot at slower SS handheld). Therefore, f/3.5 should be perfectly capable for almost any application at 8mm.
Correct (I also meant to type the same thing!). So, say vs. a 12mm f/3.5, that means half a stop "faster", or in other words, "equivalent" to a 12mm 2.8 or so. Plus the fact that in a wider FOV (if that's the goal) motion blur is less noticeable.
Thanks for the suggestion. If it was a bit smaller it would be a no brainer. It is VERY close in size to the Fuji 10-24.
I say they are not mutually exclusive because we currently have the Samyang 12mm f2 for Fuji. Sony has their 11mm 1.8. Both VERY compact lenses. I think Canon have a few as well.
Does the Samyang 12/2 not meet your requirements?
Yes it does. I just wanted to know what other options were out there. That's all.
The Zeiss 12mm f/2.8. Despite its smaller aperture it's actually larger in size and weight, and many reviews have found the Samyang to be actually better optically. It does have a nicer build quality though.
