Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS

$254
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-A3.

horizontal angle of view
89°
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 OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85.

horizontal angle of view
71.6°
25mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

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

	Wide aperture
	f/2

	Good narrowest aperture
	f/22

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

Cons

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

	Manual focus only
	Focus yourself

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Specifications

General

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

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

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

	Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds
	Length	58 mm	above average
	Diameter	73 mm
	Filter size	67 mm
	Weight	255 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	73.7°
	Telephoto horizontal	73.7°	below average
	Wide vertical	58.7°
	Telephoto vertical	58.7°	below average
	Wide diagonal	86.3°
	Telephoto diagonal	86.3°	below average

Competitors

	Samyang 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC CS
	Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR
	Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC

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Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

Pros

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

Cons

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

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Competitors

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS lens?

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