Tag: Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 E Lens

3 Best Lenses for Sony a7 IV

So if you wonder what are the first Sony E-mount lenses to buy for the new A7 IV, here are the 3 Best Lenses for Sony a7 IV camera.

We at Sony Camera News recommend the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS as your telephoto, the Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS for a wide-angle option, the Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN for portraits. These are the selections from us for general use and beginner friendly options.

So if you are a lucky owner of Sony A7 IV or planning to get it, you might need to lay all your attention to the lens that fits best in order to lead through a creative photography or video.

Below we include the 3 Best Lenses for Sony a7 IV. We think this trio would be best for standard, wide-angle, telephoto covering all the photography scenarios, portraits, landscapes, wedding, street, walkaround, travel, event, sports, astrophotography, wildlife and others. Continue reading “3 Best Lenses for Sony a7 IV”

Samyang announces AF 12mm F2.0 E APS-C Lens for Sony APS-C E-mount

Samyang has announced the 12mm F2 E, a new autofocus wide-angle prime lens for Sony APS-C mirrorless camera systems.

 wide-angle prime lens has been optimised for astrophotography and improving on the existing Samyang manual focus 12mm f/2.

The lens, which offers a similar angle-of-view to an 18mm lens on a full-frame camera, is constructed of 12 elements in 10 groups, including three extra-low dispersion elements and two aspherical elements. Other specifications note a 19cm (7.5”) minimum focusing distance, a seven-blade aperture diaphragm and a 62mm front filter thread. The lens measures in at 70mm (2.8”) long, 59.2mm (2.3”) in diameter and weighs 213g (7.5oz).

Pricing & Availability: The new Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E lens will be available in the UK and Ireland from early June 2021, with a suggested retail price of (B&H) for $399.

Samyang AF 12mm F2.0 E APS-C Lens Specifications:

  • Aperture Range – f/2-f/22
  • Construction – 12 elements in 10 groups
  • Coating – UMC
  • Min Focus Distance – 0.19m
  • Diaphragm Blades – 7
  • Filter Size – 62.0
  • Mount – Sony E
  • Length – 59.2mm
  • Weight – 213g

See all Samyang AF lenses for Sony E-mount.

Press Release: Continue reading “Samyang announces AF 12mm F2.0 E APS-C Lens for Sony APS-C E-mount”

Samyang AF 12mm F2.0 E APS-C Lens Image Leaked

After the announcement of the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE lens for landscape and astrophotography, there are some signs of a new Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E lens. First image of the Samyang AF 12mm F2 E APS-C lens have been leaked on the web.

Samyang AF 12mm F2 E lens is considerably more compact than the full-frame AF 24mm F1.8 FE lens. It will cost 3,099 Yuan (about $450). This lens will be announced within this month. From the image, we can see that the wide-angle lens is dust-proof and drip-proof.

It seems that the lens barrel does not have a focus hold button or LED. Continue reading “Samyang AF 12mm F2.0 E APS-C Lens Image Leaked”