Samyang Canon EF-M mount Fisheye
Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE
Quick answer
The Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 12mm at f/3.1 for the Canon EF-M mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
- APS-C (19mm equiv.)
- 11 Canon EF-M cameras
- Focal
- 12mm
- Aperture
- f/3.1
- Min focus
- 0.2m
- AF motor
- None
What 12mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.6× → 19mm
- 96.8° 86.3° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 12mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorSamyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 12mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.1
- Format coverage
- Full frame
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 8 groups
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- None
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
Physical
- Length
- 98.6 mm
- Diameter
- 81.6 mm
General
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Canon EF-M
- Lens type
- Fisheye
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 12mm T3.1 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.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE 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 T3.1 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 T3.1 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 T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE 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.
Which cameras does the Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE fit?
Any Canon EF-M-mount camera, including Canon EOS M, Canon EOS M10, Canon EOS M100, Canon EOS M2, and Canon EOS M200 and 6 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF-M from other brands
All Canon EF-M lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
