Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E lens review with samples

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  • Опубліковано 22 кві 2021
  • One of my favourite lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras was always the classy little manual focus Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS (my review: • Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS C... ). Today Samyang are announcing the launch of a new autofocus version of the lens with improved coatings - let's see what it can do.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 243

  • @gaudet3730
    @gaudet3730 2 роки тому +7

    Love the manual version, so excited to get my hands on the AF version. Your videos are absolutely superb. I don't even look anywhere else for my lens reviews. Whatever you say, I go with. Cheers!

  • @HMX_12
    @HMX_12 3 роки тому +62

    Finally... AF ultra-wide prime lens for E mount APS-C cameras is now available.. Say goodbye to overpriced sel1018 and zeiss touit 12mm

  • @erikfarkas7868
    @erikfarkas7868 3 роки тому +27

    i wish they released this for fujifilm as well. I have the manual focus version and like it a lot.

  • @jre617
    @jre617 3 роки тому +8

    Excellent, thanks. I'm very excited about this lens. I love how small Sony's APS system is, perfect for travel.

  • @saifaldin_
    @saifaldin_ 3 роки тому +8

    That 220g weight is really tempting. I only shoot wide when the scene absolutely calls for it; so a light and portable prime like this means there’s a higher chance I’ll be bringing it together for that occasional shot.

  • @cypherdk85
    @cypherdk85 3 роки тому +16

    The fact that they added weather sealing is a great plus in my book.

  • @steventhomas231
    @steventhomas231 3 роки тому +10

    Samyang are killing it with affordable light weight and still sharp lenses. I hope they bring some to Nikon Z.

  • @KevinZJR
    @KevinZJR 3 роки тому +25

    Samyang, please send the 24mm f/1.8 to Chirst, ASAP!

  • @mochmoch9453
    @mochmoch9453 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, all of your lens reviews are by far the best on UA-cam !

  • @splash6579
    @splash6579 3 роки тому +1

    Finally a super wide angle for sony apsc with reliable autofocus and sharp f2.0 aperture 👍we should thank mr. Christopher and samyang to possible this review !

  • @renzojuarez6512
    @renzojuarez6512 3 роки тому +5

    WE WANT Samyang AF 12mm VS SIGMA 16mm !!!

  • @matthewneleigh567
    @matthewneleigh567 3 роки тому +4

    I've enjoyed the older manual version on my M3/M6... if they put out the AF version for EF-M, I'll certainly have to consider it.

  • @gamingbygunx4024
    @gamingbygunx4024 3 роки тому +6

    I have pre-ordered the lens, can't wait to pair it with my a6400 + feiyu G6 max. For light Vlog set up this might be the best combination 🥰

  • @eliseogermanstenta
    @eliseogermanstenta 3 роки тому +5

    That original 12 was magic on apcs.

  • @HectorSuzy
    @HectorSuzy 3 роки тому +21

    Now that Fuji has opened up their API, please let's hope more manufacturers including Samyang will be releasing AF lenses for Fuji!

  • @Noojtxeeg
    @Noojtxeeg 3 роки тому +4

    As an owner of the sanyang XP 1.2 primes, I would absolutely love it if they decided to give those primes the same treatment.

  • @julienxie1110
    @julienxie1110 3 роки тому +2

    Nice and simple review, as always !

  • @kamel3d
    @kamel3d 3 роки тому +5

    You should have made video teat because this lens could be good replacement for canon wide zooms

  • @dougmorato
    @dougmorato 3 роки тому +2

    That's a really nice lens for sure. Well done Samyang!!!

  • @asa466
    @asa466 3 роки тому +5

    I sold my DSLR and got a mirrorless mainly just to use this lens (MF version), very impressed with the optics and it's been my most-used lens since. Hoping they release the AF version for Canon EF-M.