Kowa Prominar 12 mm f/1.8 vs Samyang 12 mm T2.2 NCS CS
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | Lightest |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | MFT | MFT |
| Best For | - | Budget |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.2 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | - |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.2 m | 0.2 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 441 g | 250 g |
| Length | 76.5 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Diameter | 90.5 mm | 59 mm |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2017 | 2014 |
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Comparing Kowa Prominar 12 mm f/1.8 (12 mm, f/1.8) and Samyang 12 mm T2.2 NCS CS (12 mm, f/2.2).
Samyang 12 mm T2.2 NCS CS is the lightest at 250 g, Kowa Prominar 12 mm f/1.8 weighs 441 g.
Kowa Prominar 12 mm f/1.8 offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.8, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Kowa Prominar 12 mm f/1.8 can focus closest at 0.2 m minimum focus distance.
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