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Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS
88 PixelMeter Score 20 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Excellent center sharpness and overall image quality
  • Compact, lightweight, and well-constructed design
  • High value for the price point
  • Fast f/2.0 aperture suitable for low-light and astrophotography
  • Minimal distortion for an ultra-wide lens
Cons Cons
  • Noticeable chromatic aberration and purple fringing
  • Strong vignetting, particularly when wide open
  • Manual focus and manual aperture operation
  • Softness in the corners at wider apertures
  • Lack of electronic contacts for EXIF data

Launch price Launch price $399
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 12mm f/2
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Canon EF-M, Samsung NX · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 20 cm
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weight & size Weight & size 245g (8.6 oz) · 72.39 x 59.18 mm (2.85 x 2.33 in)

Announcement date Announcement date February 24, 2014
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $399
Lens mount Lens mount Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Canon EF-M, Samsung NX
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Prime

Elements Elements 12
Groups Groups 10
Coatings Coatings Nano Coating System

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 12mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 6

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 98.9°

Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 20 cm

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes

Weight Weight 245g (8.6 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 72.39mm (2.85 in)
Length Length 59.18mm (2.33 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None