Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 125 g lighter (130 g vs 255 g)
- You want a compact lens: 43 mm vs 57.9 mm long
Spec differences
9 differences| Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Olympus
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Weight |
255 g
|
130 g
lighter
|
| Length |
57.9 mm
|
43 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
72.5 mm
|
56 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
46 mm
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.08×
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 10 groups
|
11 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2 both
- Min focus distance
- 0.2 m both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS
Samyang 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 Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2
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