Panasonic
Panasonic Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 85.2 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 73.8 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 80.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | 79.5 |
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📖 Overview
The Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS is a manual focus wide-angle lens designed for mirrorless cameras. It's a popular choice for astrophotography and landscape photography due to its wide field of view and fast aperture. Manual focus operation can be challenging for some users.
📸 Browse 7 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.
📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 12mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/2.0 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| AF Motor | Manual focus only |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 20.0 cm |
| Elements / Groups | 12 elements in 10 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 6 |
| Filter Diameter | 67mm |
| Weight | 245g |
| Dimensions | 72.5 x 59.0mm |
| Release Year | 2014 |
| MSRP | $399 |
🛒 Where to Buy the Panasonic Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Panasonic Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS, sourced from SampleShots.
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