Voigtlander Ultra Wide Heliar 12 mm f/5.6 Aspherical III E vs Samyang 12 mm f/2.0 NCS CS
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | MFT |
| Best For | - | Budget |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2 |
| Aperture Blades | 10 | 6 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.3 m | 0.2 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | - | 245 g |
| Length | 74.3 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Diameter | 67.4 mm | 59 mm |
| Filter Thread | - | 67 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2015 | 2015 |
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Comparing Voigtlander Ultra Wide Heliar 12 mm f/5.6 Aspherical III E (12 mm, f/5.6) and Samyang 12 mm f/2.0 NCS CS (12 mm, f/2).
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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