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Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Lens for Sony E-Mount (Black)

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Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Lens for Sony E-Mount (Black)
Key Features
  • Sony E-Mount/APS-C Format
  • 18mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/2.0 to f/22
  • Three ED and Two Aspherical Elements
The black, Sony E-Mount Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Lens is a prime wide-angle lens designed specifically for use with APS-C sized image sensors. Providing a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 18mm and a broad 98.9° angle of view, this lens is well-suited for architectural, interior, and landscape images. Its fast f/2.0 maximum aperture is further beneficial to working in low-light conditions.
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Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 Overview

The black, Sony E-Mount Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Lens is a prime wide-angle lens designed specifically for use with APS-C sized image sensors. Providing a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 18mm and a broad 98.9° angle of view, this lens is well-suited for architectural, interior, and landscape images. Its fast f/2.0 maximum aperture is further beneficial to working in low-light conditions.

Three extra-low dispersion elements and two aspherical elements have been incorporated into the optical design to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortion in order to produce sharper images. Additionally, a Nano Coating System (NCS) has been applied to the lens elements in order to reduce surface reflections and prevent lens flare and ghosting for improved light transmission and more contrast-rich imagery

Prime wide-angle lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 18mm, making it ideally suited for architectural and landscape subjects.
Fast f/2.0 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions.
Three extra-low dispersion elements and two aspherical elements reduce chromatic aberrations and distortions in order to produce sharper images.
Nano Coating System improves light transmission and suppresses lens flare and ghosting for more contrast-rich, color-neutral images.
UPC: 084438762549

Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 Specs

Focal Length
12mm (35mm Equivalent: 18mm)
Maximum Aperture
f/2
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Angle of View
98.9°
Minimum Focus Distance
7.87" / 20 cm
Optical Design
12 Elements in 10 Groups
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.85 x 2.33" / 72.39 x 59.18 mm
Weight
8.64 oz / 245 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.087 x 5.354 x 4.252"

Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 Reviews

Pretty nice lens

By Tim
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-05

I haven't had much of a chance to use this yet. Just enough to confirm this is a good copy. I compared it to my Fuji 14mm and it compared fairly well. Not as contrasty but plenty sharp and Just a little wider. It focuses pretty close and the bokeh is attractive. Vignetting at f2 and 2.8 is pretty bad. but it's easily cleaned up in post. vignetting is gone by f4.

Very Sharp

By Jacqueline
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-06

Lens has very sharp wide open f2 and at very close distance too.

Very Sharp

By Jacqueline
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-06

Lens has very sharp wide open f2 and at very close distance too.

Very good lens

By Carlos
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-22

Perfect size. Sharp image. Good for real state photography.

Good manual 12mm F2 at a great price w a few warts

By Robert
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-06

I bought this lens instead of Oly 12mm due to price & reviews that said it was sharper. It seems good wide open with only slight softness away from the center. At this angle of view, manual fopcus is no issue. I have it on an Oly OMD M1 and with peaking and magnify. Besdies the low price, I also appreciate that is it fairly light weight. The reason I took off one star is that my copy was a bit loose on my OMD body which was disappointing. Also, as others have mentioned the distance scale was not exactly lined up with the true focus point fo the lens - not a major issue with magnify preview BUT still an issue w quality control. The second reason for dissappointment was the design decision to use a 67mm filter thread - they could have designed it with a 62mm, then the lense would be more compact and take cheaper filters. Especially true for me, since several of my Oly lenses are 62mm so I would be able to reuse expensive ND and CPL filters. Eventually splurged for the Panasonic 12mm F1.4 and sold off my Rokinon.

Very Happy

By Danette
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-27

I ordered this lens for shooting the Milky way and am very happy with it. It was sent out right away and I received it sooner than expected. It was great to do business with BH.

Good for Aurora

By Richard
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-06

I took this lens and the Viltrox 13 mm f/1.4 to Lofoten, Norway for a workshop (my son and I were sharing lenses). The Rokinon has an advantage over the Viltrox in that it the infinity mark on the (manual) Rokinon focus control is accurate, so can easily be set in the dark for Aurora/Milky Way photography. The Viltrox is focus by wire so is it a bit more difficult to focus on stars. Both provided great images.

Nice simple lens

By Keith W.
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-13

It does a good job and seems sharp to me. I like it for my Canon M-50

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When using this lens, I get black corners in my pictures, it looks like I am looking thru a tube, is there something wrong with lens, or am I doing something wrong? The viewfinder also shows this black distortion.
Asked by: Moses
Mine have no such problem. Very sharp detail especially with Sony focus magnification.
Answered by: Steven L.
Date published: 2018-08-25

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Will this work on the Sony Nex VG20?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes the NEX is an E-mount camera (and this is an E-mount Lens).
Answered by: Florence C.
Date published: 2018-08-25

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minimum focus distance?
Asked by: Dave
The Specifications tab on our website indicates the minimum focus distance of the Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Lens for Sony E-mount is 7.87 (20 cm).
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-25

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Will this lens work on the Sony A7II?
Asked by: Jeremy L.
Yes, it works on my fabulous A7ii, but it depends on what you plan to do with it. Wide open, the lens isn't as sharp as expected. Stop it down a little and then things are ok, given that this is an extreme wide-angle lens which will always have certain limitations. What's more, the infinity index on the barrel isn't accurate. If you put it to infinity, objects three kilometers away are not in focus. Focus magnifying solves the problem, of course. I intended to use it for landscapes and astrophotography but I'm slightly disappointed because the lens can hardly be used wide open. I guess the lens is more suited for an APS-C camera such as the a6000. I'm planning on selling it. According to the manufacturer the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 should work better on a full-frame such as the A7ii.
Answered by: Andreas U.
Date published: 2018-08-25

What is the max height and diameter for the ...

What is the max height and diameter for the included hood?
Asked by: Andy
With the hood mounted, the max diameter would become 3.25" and max height would be 3.8".
Answered by: Zachariah
Date published: 2021-02-22

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what is the product warrenty
Asked by: Anonymous
limited one year warranty
Answered by: Donald S.
Date published: 2018-08-25

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Is this lens great for backpacking, as an allround travel lens?
Asked by: Lizzy v.
The Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Lens for Sony E-Mount is a wide angle lens designed for use on the Sony E-mount lens mount. If you are looking for a wide angle lens for wide landscapes, architectural, interior, or group photo usage, or simply a wide lens for city photography, then it would be a great option for your usage needs.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-25

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will this fit a Canon 50d ?or if not, what is the next similar Samyan (or Rokinon) lens that will (fit the 50d)?thank you.
Asked by: Anonymous
This particular lens is designed to fit the Canon EOS M and will not be compatible with the Canon 50D. Check out the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 for Canon: http://bhpho.to/1cZKUkX
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-25
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