Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS vs f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye
Both are Canon EF-M lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 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 mm vs 98.6 mm long
Pick the f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye if
- You shoot full frame: the f/2.0 NCS CS is made for APS-C
Spec differences
8 differences| f/2.0 NCS CS | f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 mm
shorter
|
98.6 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
|
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- Brand
- Samyang both
- Mount
- Canon EF-M both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.2 m both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS
A 12mm f/2.0 APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens, the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS is designed for Canon EF-M mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye
The Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye is an APS-C fisheye lens covering 12mm at f/2.8 for Canon EF-M mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.
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