Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS
Samyang Jun 2014
Samyang APS-C

Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS

This is a APS-C prime lens for Sony E, covering 12 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.0. It weighs 260 g, and was released in 2014. That combination suits landscape, architecture and low-light photography.

It is a manual focus wide-angle prime lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras, offering an 18mm equivalent focal length (19mm on Canon EF-M) and a broad 98.9° angle of view. Its fast f/2.0 maximum aperture is beneficial for low-light conditions and achieving shallow depth-of-field effects. The optical design includes two aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements to minimize aberrations and enhance image clarity. The lens features a compact, lightweight aluminum alloy body, making it ideal for travel and outdoor photography.

f/2.0
Aperture
12mm
Focal
260 g
Weight
Jun 2014
Released
Samyang site

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Good for landscapearchitecturelow-lightastrophotography
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Lens type
Wide-angle prime lens
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length
12 mm
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Samsung NX, Sony E
Maximum aperture
f/2.0
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
Yes
Number of diaphragm blades
6
Optical construction
12 elements in 10 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.2 m (7.87 in)
Maximum magnification
0.08x
Filter size
67 mm
Dimensions
73 mm (diameter) x 59 mm (length)
Weight
260 g (0.57 lbs)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
landscape, astrophotography

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.2% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS
Big Skies
01 Big Skies by RobLesliePhotography
Mach 1 Drama
02 Mach 1 Drama by RobLesliePhotography
DSCF0571
03 DSCF0571 by RobLesliePhotography
A rare Cambridgeshire Aurora
04 A rare Cambridgeshire Aurora by Tom Codd Photography
Orlando Skyline
05 Orlando Skyline by Alfredo Rafael
GLOVE: January hillslope, Cnwch Coch
06 GLOVE: January hillslope, Cnwch Coch by umbrellahead56
Frühlingsboten
07 Frühlingsboten by jr1303
Malo brdo
08 Malo brdo by Ivan Vranić hvranic
Revontulet 26.2.2023 Kouvola Jaala
09 Revontulet 26.2.2023 Kouvola Jaala by llasse
Wenzelskirche
10 Wenzelskirche by Andreas.W.
Suomenlahti Pyhtää
11 Suomenlahti Pyhtää by llasse
Snowdrops
12 Snowdrops by velodenz
13 by Andreas.W.
Gorroppu Hiking Trail - Sardinia
14 Gorroppu Hiking Trail - Sardinia by tkl-photography
The Wide Picture
15 The Wide Picture by Jim's Visions
Desert Flower
16 Desert Flower by Alfredo Rafael
Kubus
17 Kubus by Ivan Vranić hvranic
18 by Andreas.W.
Luiane |III
19 Luiane |III by Leandro Ordonez
Pano from Kubus
20 Pano from Kubus by Ivan Vranić hvranic
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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