Quick answer
The Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 10mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
The Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS is a wide-angle prime lens covering 10mm at f/2.8 for Sony A mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS specifications
What can you shoot with the Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS?
At 10mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 10mm | 121.9° | 130.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 15mm | 100.4° | 110.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS?
It is a fixed 10mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 10mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 15mm on full frame, with a 100.4° horizontal and 110.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
