12mm f/2.0 NCS CS

12mm
f/2.0
Prime
Min focus 0.2 m

Quick answer

The Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 12mm at f/2.0 for the Canon EF-M mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

About this lens

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.

Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS specifications

Brand: Samyang
Mount: Canon EF-M
Focal length: 12mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.0
Lens type: Prime
Optical construction: 12 elements in 10 groups
Minimum focus distance: 0.2 m
Filter thread: 67 mm

Specification source: lksamyang.com

What can you shoot with the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS?

At 12mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies

Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
APS-C	1.6x	19mm	86.3°	96.8°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS use?

It uses the Canon EF-M mount, so it fits Canon EF-M cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS?

It is a fixed 12mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.

Is the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS 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/2.0.

What is the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 19mm on full frame, with a 86.3° horizontal and 96.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.