{"id":129665,"date":"2021-04-26T08:49:49","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T07:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=129665"},"modified":"2024-04-08T17:00:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T17:00:46","slug":"samyang-12mm-f2-new-wide-angle-autofocus-lens-for-sony-aps-c-mirrorless-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/photo\/samyang-12mm-f2-new-wide-angle-autofocus-lens-for-sony-aps-c-mirrorless-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"Samyang 12mm F2: New wide-angle autofocus lens for Sony APS-C mirrorless camera"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Samyang has\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samyanglens.com\/en\/about\/notice-view.php?seq=1124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">announced a<\/a>\u00a0new\u00a0<strong>12mm F2 E<\/strong>\u00a0wide-angle\u00a0autofocus lens for Sony's APS-C mirrorless cameras.\u00a0The lens may also be marketed under the Rokinon or Bower brand, depending on the region.<\/p>\n<div id=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-counter-1\" class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper \" style=\"width:662px;\" data-g1-fluid-width=\"662\" data-g1-fluid-height=\"372\">\n<div class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.19335347432%;\">\n\t       <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing Samyang AF 12mm F2 E(APS-C)\u2502Astrophotography-Centric\" width=\"662\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T1W5d3qatbQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When converted to 35 mm, the equivalent focal length of the lens will be 18 mm, which is also quite good for a wide aperture.\u00a0The lens construction consists of 12 elements in 10 groups, including three extra-low dispersion elements and two aspherical elements.\u00a0The minimum focusing distance\u00a0is\u00a0\u00a019 cm, the diaphragm consists of 7 blades, the diameter for the light filter\u00a0is\u00a0\u00a062 mm.<\/p>\n<p><em class=\"photo-title\">Samyang 12mm F2 for Sony APS-C<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Samyang claims that thanks to the new STM stepping motor, it controls the heavy group of focal lenses more quietly and accurately, which will be useful for both stills and video, the lens works well with the compact APS-C camera, and also performs well when shooting. from the steadicam.\u00a0The lens measures 70mm long and 59.2mm in diameter and weighs 213g.<\/p>\n<p>Samyang AF 12mm F2 E (ASP-C) can already be ordered from major online retailers for $ 400, delivery is expected in June 2021.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/samyang_12_on_sony2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"518\" \/><br \/>\n<em class=\"photo-title\">Samyang 12mm F2 for Sony APS-C on Sony a6600 camera.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Specifications Samyang AF 12mm F2 E<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Focal length: 12mm (35mm equivalent: 18mm)<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Aperture: f \/ 2<\/li>\n<li>Minimum Aperture: f \/ 22<\/li>\n<li>Mount: Sony E<\/li>\n<li>Format: APS-C<\/li>\n<li>Closest focusing distance: 19 cm<\/li>\n<li>Maximum magnification: 0.09x<\/li>\n<li>Optical design: 12 elements in 10 groups<\/li>\n<li>Angle of view on APS-C camera: 99.1 \u00b0<\/li>\n<li>Aperture blades: 7<\/li>\n<li>Autofocus: yes<\/li>\n<li>Image stabilization: no<\/li>\n<li>AF \/ MF switchable: no<\/li>\n<li>Filter diameter: 62mm (front)<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions: 70 x\u00a0\u00d8\u00a059.2 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 213g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- FeedbackWP Plugin --><div        class=\"rmp-widgets-container rmp-wp-plugin rmp-main-container js-rmp-widgets-container js-rmp-widgets-container--129665 \"        data-post-id=\"129665\">        <!-- Rating widget -->    <div class=\"rmp-rating-widget js-rmp-rating-widget\" role=\"group\" aria-labelledby=\"rmp-title-129665\">                    <p class=\"rmp-heading rmp-heading--title\" 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