Samyang Announces 12mm F2 Lens for Sony APS-C Cameras

Samyang, which is also known as Rokinon in the US has announced their latest lens, and this time its the AF 12mm F2 E lens for Sony APS-C cameras like the Sony a6400.

The lens is constructed of 12 elements in 10 groups, including three extra-low dispersion elements and two aspherical elements. There’s a 7 blade aperture diaphragm, a 19cm (7.5”) minimum focusing distance and a 62mm front filter thread.

There’s also a newly-developed autofocus stepping motor inside the lens. The lens itself measures 59mm (2.3″) long, 70mm (2.8”) in diameter and weighs in at just 213g (7.5oz).

The Samyang AF 12mm F2 E (ASP-C) is available to pre-order today for $399 in the US and £359.00 in the UK. First shipping is expected in June 2021.

Early Reviews

Here’s a collection of early reviews worth watching. So far it looks like there’s only one from Chris.

Christopher Frost

Lens Specifications

Model Name	AF 12mm F2 E
Aperture Range	F2 ~ 22
Construction	12 Elements in 10 Groups
Special Lens	H-ASP 1, ASP 1, ED 3
Coating	UMC
Minimum Focusing Distance	0.19m (0.62ft)
Magnification Ratio	x0.09
Diaphragm Blades	7
Filter Size (mm)	Φ 62.0
Maximum Diameter (mm)	Φ 70.0
Mount	Sony E
Angle of view (APS-C)	99.1˚
Length (mm)	59.2mm / 2.3in
Weight Without Lens Cap, Hood	213g / 7.5oz
Weight	224g
Weather Sealing	O
AF/MF mode switch	X
AF Motor	Linear STM

Further details and sample images are available on Samyang’s website.