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 Sony E mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
- Full frame
- APS-C (18mm equiv.)
- 52 Sony E cameras
- Focal
- 12mm
- Aperture
- f/3.1
- Min focus
- 0.2m
- AF motor
- None
What 12mm sees
- Full frame crop 1.0×
- 122° 112.6° horizontal
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 18mm
- 100.5° 90° 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
- 98.7 mm
- Diameter
- 81.6 mm
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 Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E 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 (1.5x 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 T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 47 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
