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Samyang 12mm f/2.0 AF Compact Ultra-Wide Angle Lens for Sony E-Mount

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Samyang 12mm f/2.0 AF Compact Ultra-Wide Angle Lens for Sony E-Mount
Key Features
  • E-Mount Lens / APS-C Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.0 to f/22
  • 1 ASPH, 1 HR Index, and 2 ED Elements
  • UMC Ultra Multi-Coating
Combining a wide-angle perspective with a fast maximum aperture, this 12mm f/2.0 AF Compact Ultra Wide-Angle Lens from Samyang is designed for APS-C format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and provides an 18mm focal length perspective equivalent to 35mm full-frame format. Two extra-low dispersion elements, one aspherical element, and one hybrid-aspherical element are incorporated into the lens construction to help to control aberrations and distortions for increased clarity and sharpness. Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to all lens elements to reduce lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color fidelity. The bright f/2.0 maximum aperture excels in difficult lighting conditions and enables greater control over depth of field and focus placement. The Linear STM autofocus motor provides fast, quiet focus, and the lens barrel incorporates a custom function switch and a focus hold button for optimal focus control. The seven-blade diaphragm to produce a quality of bokeh.
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Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 Overview

Combining a wide-angle perspective with a fast maximum aperture, this 12mm f/2.0 AF Compact Ultra Wide-Angle Lens from Samyang is designed for APS-C format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and provides an 18mm focal length perspective equivalent to 35mm full-frame format. Two extra-low dispersion elements, one aspherical element, and one hybrid-aspherical element are incorporated into the lens construction to help to control aberrations and distortions for increased clarity and sharpness. Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to all lens elements to reduce lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color fidelity. The bright f/2.0 maximum aperture excels in difficult lighting conditions and enables greater control over depth of field and focus placement. The Linear STM autofocus motor provides fast, quiet focus, and the lens barrel incorporates a custom function switch and a focus hold button for optimal focus control. The seven-blade diaphragm to produce a quality of bokeh.

  • 12 elements in 10 groups
  • 3 x extra-low dispersion elements
  • 1 x aspherical element
  • 1 x hybrid-aspherical element
UPC: 084438767230

Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 Specs

Focal Length
12mm (35mm Equivalent: 18mm)
Aperture
Maximum: f/2
Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Minimum Focus Distance
7.5" / 19 cm
Magnification
1:11 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.09x Magnification
Optical Design
12 Elements in 10 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
7
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
62 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 2.8 x L: 2.3" / 70 x L: 59.2 mm
Weight
7.5 oz / 212.6 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.965 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.3 x 5.7 x 5.1"

Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 Reviews

Lens is okay, but make noise while focusing!

By Nimi
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-30

I purcahsed this lens for pairing with my FX30 APSC camera. it was wide enough for my requirment and also cheap in price. I paid around $315 for 12mm ( 12mmx1.5 = 18mm) on APSC camera. But later after recording with short gun mic I noticed, focus hunting motor noice picked my on camera mic. specially when we put on eye auto focus. its not comfortable and not use for any professional or personal work. the nose is so bad it pop and cracks between any focus change. if we switch to manual focus then this lens is really value for money! I personally could have add $200 more and bought Sony 11mm 1.8F lens, I could get 2mm wider (16.5mm on APSC) and would get 1stop of light plus faster Sony autofocus without noice. this was regret purchase for my kind of work.

Fantastic small and inexpensive ultra wide lens

By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-24

While going with a prime reduces flexibility, I would argue that if you're going to bother taking your standard zoom off to put an ultra-wide on, you're probably going to be around 12mm most of the time anyways. This lens is relatively inexpensive for an ultra-wide, and is nice and compact. It focuses quickly, and the 2.0 aperture is great for low light. Image quality is very strong; pixel peepers can probably find fault, but for hobbyists like me, it is more than adequate. I think this lens is useful in many situations, and is just very practical.

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