Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS - Sony E

Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS - Sony E arrives as a bright, compact wide-angle prime designed for APS-C mirrorless shooters who need expansive views and excellent low-light performance.

This Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS offers a fixed 12 mm focal length and a fast f/2 maximum aperture that makes it ideal for astrophotography, landscapes and environmental interiors where capturing wide scenes and controlling depth of field matter.

The optical construction of 12 elements in 10 groups includes 2 aspheric elements and Samyang's NCS (Nano Coating System) to reduce flare and ghosting, producing clear contrast and faithful colors across the frame marked by a 98.9° viewing angle on APS-C sensors.

Built for practical field use, the lens is manual-focus only and features a compact, lightweight design—measuring 59 mm in length, 7.25 cm in diameter and weighing 245 g—making it easy to carry for travel, street and landscape work.

With a minimum focusing distance of 0.2 m and a 6-blade diaphragm that stops down to f/22, you get creative control from close wide-angle shots to deeper depth-of-field landscapes. The metal lens hood helps protect the front element and reduce stray light.

This Samyang lens is configured with a Canon M mount interface and listed compatibility with Canon mirrorless bodies; note that it is manual-focus only, which appeals to photographers who prefer tactile control and precision.

Use cases: astrophotographers will appreciate the bright f/2 aperture for night skies, travel and landscape photographers benefit from the wide 98.9° field of view, and interior shooters can exploit the 0.2 m close-focus capability to add dramatic perspective to confined spaces.

Key selling points:

• Bright f/2 aperture for low-light and creative control
• Ultra-wide 12 mm focal length with 98.9° angle of view
• Compact, lightweight construction (59 mm length, 245 g)
• NCS coating and 2 aspheric elements for improved image quality
• Close focusing at 0.2 m and included lens hood