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Samyang 10mm T3 1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£430Lens mount:Canon EF-M, Canon EF, Nikon F, Fujifilm X, Sony A, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax K, Samsung NXMaximum focal length:10 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):3.1Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:109.5 °

Samyang 10mm T3 1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

6.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 85% of camera-lenses
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

35%

6.3

Optics & Aperture

24%

5.4

Build & Handling

20%

6.2

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–¼Worse than 76% of camera-lenses
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

4.4

Number of reviews

Based on 20 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 96% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Samyang 10mm T3 1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components:

35%

6.3

Optics & Aperture

24%

5.4

Build & Handling

20%

6.2

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

5.6
User score
User score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

4.4

Number of reviews

Based on 20 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.7
Popularity
Popularity
4.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Popularity:
Samyang 10mm T3 1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II has a popularity score of 4.4 points, which is lower than 80.9% of camera lenses.
4.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

8.3

Price

6.6
Lens type
wide-angle prime
Lens mount
Canon EF-M, Canon EF, Nikon F, Fujifilm X, Sony A, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax K, Samsung NX
Sensor format coverage
APS-C
Filter thread size
N/A
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
10 mm
Maximum focal length
10 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
109.5 °
Minimum angle of view
109.5 °
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Focus motor
N/A
Minimum focus distance
0.24 m
Minimum focus distance
0.24 m
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.24 m, which is closer than 73.8% of camera lenses and equal to 2.8% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.15xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.15x
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.15x, which is lower than 64.3% of camera lenses and equal to 7.2% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
no
Full-time manual focus
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
680 g
Weight
680 g
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 680 g, which is heavier than 65.9% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.8% of camera lenses.
Lens length
103.6 mm
Lens length
103.6 mm
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 103.6 mm long, which is longer than 62.8% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
87 mm
Lens diameter
87 mm
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 87 mm, which is wider than 76.2% of camera lenses and equal to that of 2.1% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This camera lens does not support weather sealing. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
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DxOMark sharpness score
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DxOMark transmission
?
DxOMark distortion
?
DxOMark vignetting
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Samyang 10mm T3 1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II vs the average camera lens

246810TotalMount & FormatOptics & ApertureFocus & ControlsStabilizationBuild & HandlingLab Scores
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
    De-clicked aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    De-clickable aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 0.06 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.24 m
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.2 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.24 m vs 0.3 m
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
    De-clicked aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    De-clickable aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 0.06 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.24 m
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.2 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.24 m vs 0.3 m
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • 3 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    6
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (6 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    6 vs 9
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • Fixed lens hood
    Reversible lens hood
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This camera lens does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 81.4% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.
  • 0.3 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    3.1
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/3.1 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    3.1 vs 2.8
  • 170 g heavier
    Weight
    680 g
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (680 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    680 g vs 510 g
  • 10 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    87 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (87 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    87 mm vs 77 mm
  • 1 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    1 vs 2
  • 24.2% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samyang 10mm T3 1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II
    the average camera lens
    Samyang 10mm T3 1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II has a lower user score than the average camera lens (6.73 vs 8.360).
    6.73 vs 8.36
  • 65.7% less popular
    Samyang 10mm T3 1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II is less popular than the average camera lens (4.4 vs 7.3).
    4.4 vs 7.29
  • 4.8% worse value for money
    Samyang 10mm T3 1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera lens (6.57 vs 6.9).
    6.57 vs 6.89
  • 3 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    6
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (6 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    6 vs 9
  • 0.3 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    3.1
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/3.1 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    3.1 vs 2.8
  • 1 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    1 vs 2
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • 0.04 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.15 x
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.2 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.15 x vs 0.192 x
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • Fixed lens hood
    Reversible lens hood
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This camera lens does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 81.4% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.
  • 170 g heavier
    Weight
    680 g
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (680 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    680 g vs 510 g
  • 10 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    87 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (87 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    87 mm vs 77 mm
  • 11.35 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    103.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (103.6 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    103.6 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2014
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    April 2014
    2014 vs 2016

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mpr.photo
23/06/2017
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lksamyang.com
01/02/2013
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digitalcamaralens.com
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Third-party reviews

Based on 20 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Samyang 10mm T3 1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II

  • Excellent center sharpness even at wide apertures
  • Cinematic features like de-clicked aperture and geared focus rings for video
  • Solid build quality with a high-strength aluminum alloy frame
  • Wide field of view ideal for real estate, architecture, and landscapes
  • Nine rounded aperture blades for smooth, attractive bokeh
  • Effective coatings (NCS/UMC) that minimize flare and ghosting
  • Good value for money compared to expensive first-party ultra-wides

What we don't like about Samyang 10mm T3 1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II

  • No screw-in filter support due to the fixed petal-shaped lens hood
  • Manual focus and manual aperture only (no electronic communication for AF)
  • Noticeable barrel distortion and wavy edge patterns
  • Significant vignetting when used on full-frame cameras (designed for APS-C)
  • Lacks weather sealing for protection against dust and moisture
  • No hard infinity stop, which can complicate setup for astro-photography
  • Can be front-heavy on lighter mirrorless camera bodies

Verdict

The Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II is an ultra-wide-angle manual focus cine lens specifically designed for APS-C sensors, offering a broad 109.5° angle of view and a close minimum focus distance of 0.24m. Its advanced optical construction includes 14 elements in 10 groups, featuring two aspherical (ASP) and one extra-low dispersion (ED) lens element, alongside a Nano Coating System (NCS) to effectively reduce flare and ghosting while maintaining high contrast. Key pros include industry-standard geared focus and de-clicked aperture rings for silent operation during video production, a durable aluminum alloy build, and exceptional center sharpness even at the maximum T3.1 aperture. However, notable cons include a non-detachable petal-type lens hood that prevents the use of standard screw-in filters and the inherent challenge of manual-only focus for fast-paced environments.

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