Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E

Compact ultra-wide autofocus prime for Sony E

Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E
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LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Samyang
Model SYIO12AF-E

Key Features

SENSOR Designed for APS-C format sensors
PROCESSOR N/A
AUTOFOCUS Linear STM motor for fast, quiet AF
PHASE DETECTION Fully compatible with Sony Fast Hybrid AF
VIDEO Optimized for video with minimal focus breathing
STABILIZATION Relies on camera IBIS
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Weather-sealed construction against dust and moisture
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Electronic focus ring
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present Customizable focus hold button
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Integrated weather sealing

How-to Use Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C
Resolution N/A
ISO Range N/A
Autofocus Linear STM
Shutter Speed N/A
Burst Rate N/A
Video N/A
Stabilization None
Viewfinder N/A
LCD N/A
Memory Card N/A
Connectivity N/A
Battery Life N/A
Weight 213g
Dimensions 70 x 59.2 mm