Lens Summary
Brand: Samyang
Also Known As: Samyang 12mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Manual Focus
Lens Mount: Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Samsung NX
Release Date: 2014-03-21
MSRP Price: $459
Made in: South Korea
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye Lens 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.
Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 12mm |
| Mount Type | Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Samsung NX |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Full Frame / APS-C |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Maximim Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 124.6° |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 180° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 12 |
| Lens Groups | 8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 3 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| Nano Coating | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Manual Focus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.20m |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 77.3 x 70.2mm |
| Weight | 500g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
Lens Construction
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