Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS vs Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 280 g lighter (245 g vs 525 g)
- You want a compact lens: 59.1 mm vs 98.7 mm long
Pick the Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye if
- You shoot full frame: the Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS is made for APS-C
Spec differences
9 differences| Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS | Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Rokinon
|
Samyang
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Fisheye
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
1 stop faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
245 g
lighter
|
525 g
|
| Length |
59.1 mm
shorter
|
98.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
72.5 mm
slimmer
|
77.3 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 10 groups
|
12 elements / 8 groups
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, min focus distance, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.2 m both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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.
Our notes
Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye
A 12mm f/2.8 fisheye lens, the Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye is designed for Sony E mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.
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