Lens Summary
Brand: Zeiss
Also Known As: Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Fujifilm X, Sony E
Release Date: 2012-09-18
MSRP Price: $1250
Made in: Japan
Production Status: In Production
Manufacturer Link: Product Page
Lens Description: With an angle of view of 99 degrees, the Touit 2.8/12 wide-angle lens will soon become a firm favourite, particularly for landscapes and architectural photography. Its unique T* multicoating guarantees maximum transmission and outstanding absorption of extraneous light. The result: breathtaking image quality from edge to edge and corner to corner of the entire image field. What’s more, all moving parts of the Touit 2.8/12, conceived specifically for Sony NEX and Fujifilm X Series cameras, are engineered for extreme precision and a long working life. And finally, its strong and rigid metal bayonet mount makes it an absolutely dependable companion for many years to come.
Photography Life Review Summary: The Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 is a well-rounded lens that has great build quality and solid optical characteristics. Although it is not as sharp as the Fuji XF 14mm f/2.8 R, the 2mm difference in focal length results in 10° wider angle of view, which can be a pretty big deal in the field. While there are plenty of third-party lens choices available from brands such as Samyang and Venus Optics for both Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts, none of those lenses have autofocus capabilities, which makes the Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 stand out from the rest. Read the full Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 Review by Photography Life.
Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 Specifications
Lens Specifications | |
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Lens Type | Prime Lens |
Focal Length | 12mm |
Mount Type | Fujifilm X, Sony E |
Format | APS-C / DX |
Compatible Format(s) | Sony NEX (APS-C), Fuji X (APS-C) |
Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:9 |
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) | 99° |
Optical Information | |
Lens Elements | 11 |
Lens Groups | 8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Special Glass Elements | 3 Anomalous Partial Dispersion Elements |
Aspherical Elements | 2 |
T* Anti-Reflective Coating | Yes |
Focus Information | |
Focus | Autofocus |
Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
Internal Focusing | Yes |
Minimum Focus Distance | 0.18m |
Filter Information | |
Filter Size | 67mm |
Accepts Filter Type | Screw-On |
Physical Characteristics | |
Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
Mount Material | Metal |
Dimensions | 82 x 86mm |
Weight | 270g |
Other Information | |
Available in Colors | Black |
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