Samyang 12mm f2.0 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras.
The Samyang 12mm f2.0 is also available in the Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds and Samsung NX mounts.
What type of photography is the Samyang 12mm f2.0 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Samyang 12mm f2.0 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Sony E mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Samyang 12mm f2.0, the Samyang AF 12mm f2 E.
Lenses in Sony E Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Fast Aperture |
| Min focus distance of 0.2m / 7.9 inch |
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Lens Mount
Samyang 12mm f2.0 is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Samyang 12mm f2.0 has a maximum diameter of 73mm and a total length of 59mm. It weighs 260g / 9.2 oz.
Samyang 12mm f2.0 has a filter thread of 67mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Samyang 12mm f2.0:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 67mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Samyang 12mm f2.0 has a fixed focal length of 12mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 18mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
Samyang 12mm f2.0 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Samyang 12mm f2.0 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.09x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m. 0.09x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS features a maximum aperture of F2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. With an exceptionally wide F2 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. Given the wider 12mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Samyang 12mm f2.0's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 10 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- 2 aspherical elements
- 3 ED glass elements
Lens Hood
Samyang 12mm f2.0 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Popular Comparisons of Samyang 12mm f2.0
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Samyang 12mm f2.0 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Samyang 12mm f2.0 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS.
Top Alternatives of Samyang 12mm f2.0 in Other Lens Mounts
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