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

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Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Lens for Sony E-Mount (APS-C) (Black)
Key Features
  • Sony E-Mount (APS-C) Lens
  • 18mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/2.0 to f/22
  • One Aspherical & One Hybrid Element
The black 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Lens for Sony E-Mount (APS-C) from Samyang is a wide-angle prime lens designed specifically for use with APS-C format 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 beneficial to working in low-light conditions.
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Samyang 12mm f/2.0 Overview

The black 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Lens for Sony E-Mount (APS-C) from Samyang is a wide-angle prime lens designed specifically for use with APS-C format 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 beneficial to working in low-light conditions.

One aspherical element, one hybrid aspherical element and three elements made of low dispersion glass have been incorporated into the optical design to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortion for sharper, high contrast imaging throughout the frame. 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. A six-blade aperture closes to create a near full circle and the lenses minimum focus distance is 7.9".  The lens barrel is built with aluminum alloy with a 67mm diameter filter thread and includes a removable petal-style lens hood.

Wide-angle prime lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 18mm for comprehensive wide-angle applications including architectural and landscape photography.
Fast f/2.0 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions.
Three extra-low dispersion elements, one hybrid aspherical element and an aspherical element reduce chromatic aberrations and distortions in order to produce sharper images from the center to the corner of the image frame.
Nano Coating System improves light transmission and suppresses lens flare and ghosting for more contrast-rich, color-neutral images.
Durable aluminum alloy build and included removable petal-style lens hood.
UPC: 084438762914

Samyang 12mm f/2.0 Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
12mm (35mm Equivalent: 18mm)
Maximum Aperture
f/2
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
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
Diaphragm Blades
6
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.85 x 2.33" / 72.5 x 59.1 mm
Weight
8.64 oz / 245 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.94 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.95 x 4.8 x 4.8"

Samyang 12mm f/2.0 Reviews

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question

I have a Sony A7ii. Do I need a Sony E adapter for using this Samyang lens?
Asked by: eastman T.
The Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Lens for Sony E-Mount is directly compatible with the Sony a7II.
Answered by: Dana G.
Date published: 2019-03-25

Will this work with a Sony A7RII without any ...

Will this work with a Sony A7RII without any cropping?
Asked by: Christopher
While this will work with the A7RIII, it covers an APS-C Sensor only. You will only be able to use this lens in a Cropped Sensor Mode with the A7RIII.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2019-08-04

question

I had the Rokinon and I bought the Samyang recently and was comparing the two and the focus on Samyang is at a different mark on the focus ring and is a bit softer than the Rokinon. You think I might have a bad copy of the Samyang? See the comparisons here:https://ibb.co/hfEMSThttps://ibb.co/dYR1SThttps://ibb.co/gRajgohttps://ibb.co/kA7x1ohttps://ibb.co/jm1eE8https://ibb.co/nsy4gohttps://ibb.co/eAnanThttps://ibb.co/g74c1ohttps://ibb.co/mmcanT
Asked by: Sameer P.
Sorry, we cannot see those images. If both the focus distance is off and the image is soft, then that is all you need to know that you should exchange the lens. The performance of these two lenses should be identical since they are made in the same factory, by the same people, and out of the same parts. Only the name is different.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-25

Would this lens be good for Northern Lights?

Would this lens be good for Northern Lights?
Asked by: Deborah
Yes, the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Lens for Sony E-Mount (APS-C) (Black) is a wide angle with a low aperture; it would be ideal for Northern Lights.
Answered by: Elliot A
Date published: 2024-12-05

Is it manual focus?

Is it manual focus?
Asked by: noah
Yes!
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-12-30

Will this work with a Sony a3000 camera?

Will this work with a Sony a3000 camera?
Asked by: Jann
yes it will , manual only (manual focus and manual aperture )
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2020-09-10

Is this lens compatible with the Sony Alpha a7R ...

Is this lens compatible with the Sony Alpha a7R iii?
Asked by: Roni
Yes and no. It will fit the camera, but it is meant for the APS-C crop sensor. It will vignette unless the camera is set to Super35/APS-C mode,
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2021-04-26

Does anyone know of a filter holder that doesn't ...

Does anyone know of a filter holder that doesn't cause vignetting on this superwide lens?
Asked by: John
Using a thinner screw in filter like the B+W XS-Pro series to prevent vignetting. Using a filter holder with an adapter can be a hit or miss situation.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2020-11-12
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