
Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye
- Focal length
- 12 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 515 g
- Filter diameter
- –
- Min. focus distance
- 20 cm
- Length
- 72.7 mm
At a Glance
With an extremely wide diagonal view on full frame, this 12 mm fisheye for Canon EF is built for unusual perspectives. Straight lines are rendered curved. The maximum aperture is f/2.8 and the minimum focus distance 20 cm, with manual focus and a manual aperture ring. It weighs 515 g and suits creative shots and action.
Good for
- Creative
- Action
Worth knowing
- Fisheye projection: straight lines away from the center are rendered curved.
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 12 mm
- Max. focal length
- 12 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 12
- Groups
- 8
- Weight
- 515 g (1.14 lb)
- Filter diameter
- –
- Min. focus distance
- 20 cm (7.87 in)
- Length
- 72.7 mm (2.86 in)
- Diameter
- 77.3 mm (3.04 in)
Manufacturer data: rokinon.com, samyanglens.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye fit?
The Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 19 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon EF cameras
- Full frame:
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.
Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye | Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D | TTArtisan 11mm f/2.8 | Samyang / Rokinon 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 12 mm | 12 mm | 11 mm | 14 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 515 g | 609 g | 436 g | 550 g |
| Filter diameter | – | – | – | – |
| Min. focus distance | 20 cm | 18 cm | 25 cm | 28 cm |
| Length | 72.7 mm | 83 mm | 87 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye: FAQ
Does the Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye have autofocus?
No, the Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye have image stabilization?
No, the Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye weigh?
The Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye weighs 515 g. It is 72.7 mm long with a diameter of 77.3 mm.
How close can the Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye is 20 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 19 mm in full-frame terms.
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