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Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye

Nikon F (DX/FX)

Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye

Focal length
12 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
500 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
20 cm
Length
70.2 mm
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At a Glance

The 12 mm fisheye for Nikon F covers full frame and takes in an extremely wide view diagonally. As with this design, straight lines bend toward the edges of the frame. At 500 g and 70.2 mm long, it opens to f/2.8 and focuses down to 20 cm, with manual focus and a manual aperture ring. Creative subjects and action are its territory.

Good for

  • Creative
  • Action

Worth knowing

  • Fisheye projection: straight lines away from the center are rendered curved.
  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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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
500 g (1.1 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
20 cm (7.87 in)
Length
70.2 mm (2.76 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

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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 Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 18 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensSamyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FisheyeVenus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-DTTArtisan 11mm f/2.8Samyang / Rokinon 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC
Focal length12 mm12 mm11 mm14 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight500 g609 g436 g530 g
Filter diameter––––
Min. focus distance20 cm18 cm25 cm28 cm
Length70.2 mm83 mm87 mm96.3 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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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 500 g. It is 70.2 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 18 mm in full-frame terms.

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