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Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS vs Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8

Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Samyang 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)

Pick the Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.2 m

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS and the Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8
Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8
Brand
Samyang
Zeiss
Max aperture
f/2 1 stop faster
f/2.8
Weight
260 g lighter
270 g
Length
59.4 mm shorter
68 mm
Diameter
72.5 mm slimmer
88 mm
Min focus distance
0.2 m
0.18 m closer
Max magnification
not listed
0.11×
Optical design
12 elements / 10 groups
11 elements / 8 groups
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
not listed
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Prime both
Format
APS-C both
Focal length
12mm both
Filter thread
67 mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS

The Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS is an APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens covering 12mm at f/2.0 for Fujifilm X mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Our notes

Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8

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