Samyang AF 12mm F2.0 Autofocus Lens for Sony E

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Because it’s now offered as an autofocus lens, the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 is no longer limited to shooting static subjects like landscapes or the night sky. You can use it to shoot wide-angle images of people or other moving objects without having to worry about losing sharpness. The ultra-wide view makes the lens useful for shooting architecture. Fujifilm X-T5, Samyang AF 12mm F2 X, 1/105sec at f/8, ISO 125. Image credit: Andy Westlake

Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E Review | Incredible Value! - Shotkit

Samyang has done well to shoehorn an autofocus motor and full electronics into this lens, without any real increase in size and an actual reduction in weight, compared with its veteran manual sibling. Better still, the new autofocus lens is barely any more expensive to buy than the manual lens in some world regions, although it’s currently somewhat pricier in the USA. It’s well built with the inclusion of weather-seals and is a solid performer in all respects. If you’re after an autofocus ultra-wide-angle prime for a Sony crop-sensor mirrorless camera, this lens is currently the only choice but it’s nevertheless a very appealing lens and great value for money. What I might like most about this lens is the combination of focal length and aperture. 18mm is really much more versatile than I anticipated. I love using it forThe Google Pixel 6 may not be the latest Google smartphone any more, but it might still be the best value

Samyang SY12M-E-BK 12mm F2.0 Ultra Wide Angle Lens for Sony E Samyang SY12M-E-BK 12mm F2.0 Ultra Wide Angle Lens for Sony E

Fuji designs own sensors completely and utterly different from Sony's. Hence, colors and picture quality. Sony produces sensors for Fuji based on Fuji's own design — like for many many other top brands — but they are not Sony's sensors. The same way Taiwanese TSMC produces A14 and M1 chips for Apple. Sony is a mere fabricator. Optical construction is 12 elements in 10 groups, including 1 Hybrid Aspherical, 1 aspherical and 3 ED (Extra Low Dispersion). The diaphragm comprises 7 blades. Flare resistance is enhanced by the use of Samyang's well-proven UMC multi-layer coating techniques.With its 18mm equivalent view, the Samyang AF 12mm F2 X is a good option for landscape shooters. Fujifilm X-T5, Samyang AF 12mm F2 X, 1/80sec at f/8, ISO 125. Image credit: Andy Westlake Lateral chromatic aberration is higher than we'd like for a prime lens and is noticeable around the edges of frame when shooting high-contrast scenes. Fortunately in-camera corrections are available. Sony crop-sensor APS-C E-Mount mirrorless cameras. It offers the perfect solution for Landscape, Indoor and OPPO's mid-range smartphone aims to provide a sophisticated camera system at an attractive price. Andy Westlake sees how it measures up.