AF 12mm f/2.0
- 12mm
- f/12.0
- Prime
- Weather sealed
- Min focus 0.19 m
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Quick answer
The Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 12mm at f/12.0 for the Sony E mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 12mm f/2.0 fast wide-angle prime lens from Samyang fits Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 12mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/12.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 10 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- Linear STM
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.19 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.09x
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Length
- 59.2 mm
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0?
At 12mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 AF 12mm f/2.0 use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0?
It is a fixed 12mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/12.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 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/12.0.
What is the Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 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 AF 12mm f/2.0 fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
