Samyang 12 mm f/2.0 NCS CS vs Samyang 12 mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | MFT | Full Frame |
| Best For | Budget | - |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Aperture Blades | 6 | 7 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| 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 | 245 g | 515 g |
| Length | 72.5 mm | 77.3 mm |
| Diameter | 59 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | - |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2015 | 2014 |
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Comparing Samyang 12 mm f/2.0 NCS CS (12 mm, f/2) and Samyang 12 mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (12 mm, f/2.8).
Samyang 12 mm f/2.0 NCS CS is the lightest at 245 g, Samyang 12 mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye weighs 515 g.
Samyang 12 mm f/2.0 NCS CS offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/2, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Samyang 12 mm f/2.0 NCS CS can focus closest at 0.2 m minimum focus distance.
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