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Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye Lens for Sony E Mount

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Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye Lens for Sony E Mount
Key Features
  • Sony E Mount Lens/ Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to 22
  • Three Extra Low Dispersion Elements
  • Two Aspherical Elements
The 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye Lens for Sony E Mount from Samyang provides a 180º diagonal angle of view on full-frame cameras for an ultra-wide angle, distorted perspective that is useful for architectural interiors, landscapes and creative experimentation in any photographic application. The f/2.8 maximum aperture is effective in low-light situations and enables some measure of shallow depth of field control. 
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Samyang 12mm f/2.8 Fisheye Overview

The 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye Lens for Sony E Mount from Samyang provides a 180º diagonal angle of view on full-frame cameras for an ultra-wide angle, distorted perspective that is useful for architectural interiors, landscapes and creative experimentation in any photographic application. The f/2.8 maximum aperture is effective in low-light situations and enables some measure of shallow depth of field control. 

The lens's sophisticated optical design consists of 12 lens elements arranged in 8 groups including three elements made of low dispersion ED glass and two aspherical lens elements to minimize coma and chromatic aberrations. The Nano Coating System (NCS) lowers reflections to provide increased contrast. Its internal focus system enables its compact design and keeps the front element from extending during focus.

As a manual focus, manual aperture lens, it offers a wide, easy to grip focus ring and bright aperture, distance and depth of field markings. A removable petal-shaped lens hood is included. 

An ultra wide-angle fisheye lens with a 12mm focal length on full-frame cameras and an 18mm equivalency when used on APS-C format cameras. Its distorted perspective is useful for interiors, landscapes, group shots and many creative wide-angle applications.
Extra low dispersion and aspherical lens elements reduce aberrations for sharp, color-accurate imaging.
Manual focus lens with an internal focus system and wide, rubberized focus ring.
Manual aperture control with bright markings for aperture, distance and depth of field.
Sturdy metal barrel with removable petal-shaped lens hood.
UPC: 084438764024

Samyang 12mm f/2.8 Fisheye Specs

Focal Length
12mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
180°
Minimum Focus Distance
7.9" / 20.07 cm
Optical Design
12 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
7
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
No
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.04 x 3.89" / 77.3 x 98.7 mm
Weight
18.52 oz / 525 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.7 x 5.2 x 5.15"

Samyang 12mm f/2.8 Fisheye Reviews

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Is the lens hood removable?

Is the lens hood removable?
Asked by: Elizabeth
Yes, the bayonet lens hood included with the Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye Lens for Sony E Mount is removable. To connect the lens hood to the lens, you would align the attachment reference point on the hood with the hood reference point on the front of the lens, then push the lens hood onto the lens and turn the hood clockwise until it clicks into place. To remove the lens hood from the lens, you would simply reverse the process.
Answered by: Manzell
Date published: 2020-12-08

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Does this lens give a rectangular or circular image on Sony A7 series cameras?
Asked by: Brian
The lens on a full frame camera is not round. It has distortion as all fisheye lenses share.
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2021-06-11

Will this lens communicate with the S1/S1H? ...

Will this lens communicate with the S1/S1H? Metering info?
Asked by: jacob
The Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye Lens for Canon EF Mount (B&H# SA12F28FFFLC) will not communicate with the camera. Please note that it is currently available for Canon EF, Nikon F, and Pentax K mount cameras. Adapters may be used, however, to get those to work with other cameras -- especially mirrorless ones.
Answered by: Yoni
Date published: 2021-08-06

Is this lens weather sealed? If not, which ...

Is this lens weather sealed? If not, which semi-comparable lens has it?
Asked by: jacob
The Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye Lens is not weather sealed. In the Canon mount, the only weather sealed option is the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM Lens linked here. https://bhpho.to/3lIQTp7
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2021-08-06

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Does the Samyang 12mm F/2.8 fisheye mount safely onto the Canon 6D mark 2 which has a larger sensor than the 6D?
Asked by: Cheryl K.
The Canon 6D Mark II's full frame sensor is .1mm larger on both sides than the Canon 6D's full frame sensor. This amount is so small as to not ever be a consideration. You can safely use this lens on either camera.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2021-08-06

Will this work with a Nikon D600?

Will this work with a Nikon D600?
Asked by: Erin
Yes, it will work with the D600 and will be manual focus and manual exposure.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-01-21

Is this lens sharp for night sky photography?

Is this lens sharp for night sky photography?
Asked by: Barb
I liked this lens quite a lot but I was occasionally disappointed in edge sharpness.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-12-28

Will it work with Nikon D500?

Will it work with Nikon D500?
Asked by: Mitchell
Yes, the Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye Lens for Nikon F Mount with AE Chip would be compatible for use with the Nikon D500 DSLR camera. Do note that the above lens is designed for the full-frame sensor, so when used on the APS-C sensor in the Nikon D500, the lens would have an equivalent focal length of an 18mm lens used on a full-frame camera. Also, do note this is a fully manual lens, so you will have to focus the lens manually and set the aperture using the aperture ring built onto the lens, and not the control dials built onto the camera. That being said, manual focus confirmation, automatic exposure information and EXIF data should still be transmitted when using this lens.
Answered by: Manzell
Date published: 2021-06-25
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