Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS vs Samyang 12mm T2.2 Cine NCS CS
Both are Sony E prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.2)
Pick the Samyang 12mm T2.2 Cine NCS CS if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
4 differences| Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS | Samyang 12mm T2.2 Cine NCS CS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Rokinon
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2.2
|
| Weight |
245 g
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
72.5 mm
|
73.6 mm
|
10 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, length, filter thread, min focus distance, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Length
- 59.1 mm both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.2 m both
- Optical design
- 12 elements / 10 groups 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 T2.2 Cine NCS CS
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