Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS
Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS
$299 - $319
12 mm
manual focus prime lens
f/2
  • Generic motor Built-in focus motor

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Fujifilm X-T20, Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujifilm X-Pro2.

Fujifilm X-T20
89°
horizontal angle of view
18.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with Four thirds (2.1x crop factor) cameras such as the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5, Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic DMC-GX80.

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
71.6°
horizontal angle of view
25mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS vs other Digital camera lenses

Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2
Wide minimum Good narrowest aperture Help
f/22
Prime lens Prime lens Help
Typically very sharp

Cons

The Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS vs other Digital camera lenses

Auto focus Manual focus only Help
Focus yourself
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

Specifications

General
Min focal length
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 12 mm
above average above average
Max focal length
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 12 mm
below average below average
Zoom range
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 1x
Magnification
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 Unknown

Aperture
Wide maximum
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 f/2
above average above average
Wide minimum
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 f/22
Tele maximum
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 f/2
above average above average
Tele minimum
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 f/22

Features
Auto focus
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 No
below average below average
Focus motor
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 Generic motor
Image stabilization
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 None
Fisheye
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 No
Tilt-shift
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 No

Form factor
Lens mount
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 Micro Four Thirds
Length
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 58 mm
above average above average
Diameter
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 73 mm
Filter size
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 67 mm
Weight
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 255 g

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
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 73.7°
Telephoto horizontal
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 73.7°
below average below average
Wide vertical
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 58.7°
Telephoto vertical
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 58.7°
below average below average
Wide diagonal
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 86.3°
Telephoto diagonal
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 86.3°
below average below average

Competitors

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM O.I.S. Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM O.I.S.
Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS
Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R

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