Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 vs Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS
Both are Sony E prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 32 g lighter (213 g vs 245 g)
- You want autofocus (Linear STM): the Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS is manual focus only
Pick the Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
10 differences| Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 | Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Rokinon
|
| Weight |
213 g
lighter
|
245 g
|
| Length |
59.2 mm
|
59.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
70 mm
slimmer
|
72.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.19 m
closer
|
0.2 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.09×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear STM
|
Manual focus
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, optical design, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2 both
- Optical design
- 12 elements / 10 groups both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0
This 12mm f/2.0 fast wide-angle prime lens from Samyang fits Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS
Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 12mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.0, made for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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