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Samyang AF 12mm f/2 : Specifications and Opinions

The Samyang AF 12mm f/2 is a wide-angle lens for APS-C, manufactured from 2021. The focus is done by Stepper Motor, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 406 €;

8 users have given it an average vote of 9.0 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon RF: this lens is compatible with mirrorless APS-C Canon RF.

Sony E: this lens is compatible with mirrorless APS-C Sony.

Fujifilm X-mount: this lens is compatible with mirrorless APS-C Fuji.

Specifications
Focal lenght	12 mm
Angle of view	99.4° (equivalent to a 18mm in Fullframe 24x36mm format)
Format	APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2
Aperture blades	7
Lenses/Groups	12 elements in 10 groups
Min. focus distance	0.19 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.09x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Stepper Motor
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	62 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	224 g
Dimensions	70 x 59 mm
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Reviews

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Minod

sent on June 04, 2024

Pros: sharpness , clarity , size, value for money

Cons: rendering a bit flat but nothing that a good pp can't solve .

Opinion: I was looking for a prime wide angle for my Sony A6300 ( my only alternative being at the moment the panaleica 8-18 for m4/3, great lens but a bit big ), something easy and light with decent sharpness. Found one used at 200 euros shipping included, did not hesitate . I look for two things first in a lens, sharpness and " clarity " . The little Samyang has both . The copy I bought has already good sharpness at f2, a slight but visible improvement at f2.2 , and a very nice output at f2.8 . For leveraging different focal planes naturally one has to shoot at at least f4 or f5.6 . So for my main usage, interior real estate shots : no problem shooting at f2.8 when one knows what one's doing . 12 mm apsc ( 18 mm FF equiv ) is already a bit too wide for my taste, but the beauty of having 12mm is that you can crop unwanted problems ( bad level, corner softness, etc..) and still end up with a good 22 mm FF equiv which is way enough for decent indoor shots . My copy is a bit soft at the the extreme right edge, about 10% of the picture length, but nothing to worry, I just crop that part and still get an 5400x3600 picture from the 6000 original . The rendering is a bit flat compared to a m4/3 panaleica, but that's what PP is for . Overall a very decent and satisfying lens for the price .

The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Freakystyley09

sent on December 27, 2022

Pros: Sharpness, aperture, price

Cons: AF not compatible with entry level Fuji

Opinion: it is also specified on the site, this lens works with the fuji x trans sensor, so for example on the XT-100 the autofocus does not work most of the time in AF-s , in AF-c and in video it is completely useless (it starts to pulse back and forth). Also using manual fire the indication of firing distance is completely wrong, so you can not rely on it. So avoid on Fuji with Sony sensors

Awo3it

sent on December 25, 2021

Pros: Price, reduced distortion, F2, fast and silent AF, Samyang colors, tropicalized, lightweight, great carrying case

Cons: Flare and ghost for strong grazing light, homogeneous sharpness but only ok in 2022, hood that moves, barrel a little wide (de gustibus)

Opinion: The thing I appreciate the most are the colors, tending slightly to yellow (Canon?). Although it is not given as specific for architecture, the barrel distortion is very contained and regular. The use that can be made of it for set portraits is therefore also interesting. Beautiful in my humble opinion of schiappa even the sunstar. I recommend it.

Sigmarco

sent on November 20, 2021

Pros: Aperture, 18mm equivalent focal length, cost

Cons: Cost higher than the variant for Sony (more an injustice than a con)

Opinion: When compared to my 10-24 RWR, at 12mm it's slightly below as far as optical quality is concerned, but not as much as you'd tend to think. On the other hand, however, it is light, cheaper and F2! Which makes up for the small difference in optical quality. On the other hand, it is a very good lens for those looking for a true wide angle with an excellent focal aperture without having to sell a kidney. The only flaw, in addition to the unfairly higher cost compared to the Sony twin, is that when the machine is turned on it has a small bug that makes a 1-second blackout before it can shoot. Nothing transcendental, but it should be reported and above all it can be annoying if you have to take a quick shot.

Angelo73

sent on July 08, 2021

Pros: Sharpness, design, lightness, AF, Brightness

Cons: It's only 12 mm

Opinion: I was skeptical about this lens but given the derisory price and desire to use it in starry skies I faced the purchase. To test it I used it on the go both indoors and outdoors. I was impressed both by the sharpness and distortion that I believe was contained. Qualitatively I consider it superior to the 10-18 Sony although I would have preferred a 10 mm, I can still be very satisfied with the purchase. It is very cute aesthetically with a useful and captivating case. In the starry sky does a great job both in the center and on the sides, unfortunately it is difficult to find really dark skies to make the most of it.

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