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Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 Auto Focus APS-C Compact Ultra Wide Angle Lens for Fujifilm X (SYIO12AF-FX),Black
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Brand | Samyang |
Focal Length Description | 12 mm |
Lens Type | Wide Angle |
Compatible Mountings | Fujifilm X |
Camera Lens Description | 7 |
About this item
- Special Elements include; 1 Aspherical, 3 Extra Low Dispersion and 1 Hybrid Aspherical
- Aperture Range of F2.0-F22, Angle of view of 99.1° on APS-C
- Weather sealing and rear protective glass to protect the lens from light rain, snow, and dust.
- Minimum focusing distance of 7.48 inches and has a filter size of 62mm.
- Includes removable Lens Hood, Lens Caps, Lens Case, Warranty and Instruction Manual.
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Auto focus | — | 2.9 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.8 |
Picture quality | — | 4.5 | — | 5.0 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Quality of material | — | 4.5 | — | 5.0 | 4.8 | — |
For landscape photography | — | 4.4 | 4.3 | — | 4.7 | — |
Value for money | — | 4.4 | 4.1 | — | 4.5 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | FotoPal | VILTROX Official Store | Digital Goja |
lens type | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Standard |
compatible mountings | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Zoom |
focus type | Auto Focus | Manual Focus | Auto Focus | Auto/Manual | automatic | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | — | 12 millimeters | — | 75 millimeters | 13 millimeters | 18 millimeters |
max focal length | — | 12 millimeters | — | 75 millimeters | 13 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
Product Description
Combining a wide-angle perspective with a fast maximum aperture, this 12mm f/2.0 AF Lens from Samyang is designed for APS-C-format FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras and provides an 18mm focal length perspective equivalent in 35mm full-frame format. Three extra-low dispersion elements, one aspherical element, and one hybrid-aspherical element are incorporated into the lens construction to help to control aberrations and distortions for increased clarity and sharpness. Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to all lens elements to reduce lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color fidelity. The bright f/2.0 maximum aperture excels in difficult lighting conditions and enables greater control over depth of field and focus placement. The Linear STM autofocus motor provides fast, quiet focus, and the lens barrel incorporates a custom function switch and a focus hold button for optimal focus control. Additionally, the lens incorporates a seven-blade diaphragm to produce a smooth quality of bokeh.
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From the manufacturer
Aim High
12mm F2.0 AF Lens for Fuji X Mount Cameras
Utilizing the newest Linear Stepping Motor technology, the 12mm F2.0 AF lens combines a more compact design with improved auto-focus performance. By requiring the movement of only a single focusing group, it delivers especially fast, quiet, and precise focusing, whether shooting stills or videos.
Compact Ultra Wide Angle
Versatile Aperture
At 7.51 oz. in weight, 2.33” in length, this AF lens offers the best combination of value and performance than ever before. What’s more, it provides a rectilinear 99.1° angle of view, and with the added protection of weather sealing, and a Rear Protector Glass, it allows for lots more versatility.
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Architecture
With an ultra wide angle, this lens captures complex spaces without bending the perspective.
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Wide Angle View
Perfect for travel, nature portraits, stealthy street shooting, and landscapes.
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Low Light Photos
With a fast f/2.0 aperture, shoot late in the day, or indoors, without additional lighting.
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Lens Construction
Constructed out of 12 elements in 10 groups, including 1 ASP, 1 H-ASP and 3 ED.
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Weather Sealing
The weather sealing and rear protective glass protects the lens from external elements.
Coverage | APS-C |
Optical Construction | 12 Elements In 10 Groups |
Aperture Range | F2.0 - 22 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
AF Motor | Linear STM |
Weather Sealed | Yes |
Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 7.48” (0.19m) |
Maximum Magnification | 0.09x |
Filter Size | 62mm |
Lens Hood | Removable Petal Shaped |
Maximum Diameter | 2.75” (705.0mm) |
Angle of View | APS-C: 99.1° |
Length | 2.33” (59.2mm) |
Weight | 7.51 oz. (213g) |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 6.3 x 5.2 x 5.1 inches |
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Item Weight | 8 ounces |
ASIN | B09MWR12X8 |
Item model number | SYIO12AF-FX |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,319 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Date First Available | December 2, 2021 |
Manufacturer | Samyang |
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OPTICAL QUALITY
As far as I can tell, the lens is acceptably sharp, including in the corners if you have stopped down to f/5.6 – f/8. It seems acceptably sharp at its closest focusing distance—again, given a good choice of aperture. It won't be great up close if you're shooting wide open.
BOKEH
While not world-class, bokeh is acceptable and semi-pleasing.
FOCUSING RING
Though it must be a focus-by-wire system as with other AF lenses, this one's focusing ring turns with a nice smoothness and is not sloppy-feeling. It feels a bit better to me than some Fujifilm lenses' focusing rings.
DRAWBACKS
And now for the drawbacks—pretty big ones.
According to Samyang, the lens always ships with its petal-style hood attached. That's how it arrived here, and the hood is fitted so tightly that It can't be detached. I'm not willing to use so much force that I risk damaging the lens. According to Samyang customer service, this should not have happened. But it did.
The only way to get the thing off, it seems to me, will be to use a pair of heavy tin snips and gradually chip away at the plastic until the hood falls apart. I had to do this once with a Canon lens with a badly made hood. It's a pain the neck, with plastic shrapnel flying all over the place.
Then the problem is finding a replacement hood. I've never seen a screw-in metal hood made for a lens this wide. So I don't know yet how to solve the hood problem.
The next drawback seems far worse:
The lens reports focusing distance with SERIOUS inaccuracy. For example, if I'm focused almost to infinity, the focusing distance displayed in the EVF is something like 3". It's completely inaccurate. Another owner of the lens has told me this was also the case for him months ago. So I have to assume that despite firmware updates, the problem hasn't been fixed. It's bizarre that they'd ship the lens with this severe a flaw.
Speaking of firmware updates...
Another major drawback: Unlike lenses made by Fujifilm and Viltrox, it appears this one can have its firmware updated only if you buy an accessory docking station (MSRP for the Fujifilm-compatible docking station is about $60—less for some other systems). I blame myself for not having done enough research before I bought the lens. If I'd known about the docking station requirement, I wouldn't have bought the lens.
Compounding my problems, I didn't return the lens to Amazon within the generous amount of time they allow. That's entirely on me. So, I will either use the lens as-is for whatever good I can get out of it, or use it as a trade-in later at a local camera store. If so, I will of course take the usual huge bath on the price.
If you can live with such drawbacks you'll have a lightweight, reasonably sharp AF lens giving you the field of view of an 18mm lens (full frame equivalent). But they're pretty big drawbacks. The bit with the lens hood is REALLY annoying!
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Reviewed in Mexico on March 23, 2023