Quick answer
The Samyang 12mm f/3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS Fish-eye is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 12mm at f/3.1 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Samyang 12mm f/3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS Fish-eye: a fisheye lens with a 12mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.1, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.
Samyang 12mm f/3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS Fish-eye specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 12mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.1
- Lens type
- Fisheye
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 8 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 12mm f/3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS Fish-eye?
At 12mm this is a ultra-wide fisheye, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 12mm | 112.6° | 122° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 18mm | 90° | 100.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 12mm f/3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS Fish-eye use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 12mm f/3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS Fish-eye?
It is a fixed 12mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.1. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Samyang 12mm f/3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS Fish-eye a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 12mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.1.
What is the Samyang 12mm f/3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS Fish-eye equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 18mm on full frame, with a 90° horizontal and 100.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 12mm f/3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS Fish-eye fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
