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

Sony E

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

Focal length
12 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
525 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
20 cm
Length
98.6 mm

At a Glance

This 12 mm fisheye for Sony E covers full frame with an extremely wide diagonal view, and straight lines away from the center appear curved. The maximum aperture is f/2.8 and the minimum focus distance 20 cm. Focus and aperture are both operated manually. It suits creative perspectives and action shots.

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
525 g (1.16 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
20 cm (7.87 in)
Length
98.6 mm (3.88 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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Compare with other lenses

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

Sony E-Mount cameras

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSamyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FisheyeAstrHori 12mm f/2.8 FisheyeVenus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-DBrightin Star MF 12mm F2.8
Focal length12 mm12 mm12 mm12 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight525 g758 g609 g550 g
Filter diameter––––
Min. focus distance20 cm20 cm18 cm24 cm
Length98.6 mm100 mm83 mm96.6 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 525 g. It is 98.6 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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