Samyang AF 12mm F2.0 Autofocus Lens for Sony E

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There are seven rounded aperture blades in the new design, which is a definite upgrade over the six blades in the older lens. We've selected a group of cameras that are easy to keep with you, and that can adapt to take photos wherever and whenever something memorable happens.

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TheSamyang AF 12mm f/2 lensoffers a bright F2 aperture which guarantees faster shutterspeeds in low light conditionsand helps improveastrophotography. Especially on a wide-angle lens, which does not have to make such a big shot, we expect a fast autofocus. This makes the lens a perfect companion for more compact Micro Four Thirds bodies and it balances well with the P anasonic Lumix GX7 used for testing.This new prime lens is the world's first Autofocus 12mm lens compatible with E mount, which performs optimally on Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras. The focus ring’s operation is non-linear, which means that twisting it rapidly gives large adjustments, while slow rotation enables precise fine-tuning. As noted in the intro, I was very impressed with the optics of original lens in 2014, but standards have changed since then. You can use it to shoot wide-angle images of people or other moving objects without having to worry about losing sharpness. However, they should be aware that some focus breathing is visible, with the angle of view decreasing a little on focusing in from infinity.

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The combination of better-than-average build, autofocus, wider maximum aperture, and fairly strong optical performance make this lens quite unique.Engineered for astrophotography as well as for general ultra-wide-angle shooting, this Samyang autofocus lens delivers a 99. There are no other moving parts on the lens, which is great, but it does lack an auto/manual focus switch and these can be quite handy if you shoot astrophotography or video. The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro might not come with the most impressive camera hardware we have seen, but Google's software power and tuning excellence help its new flagship smartphones produce among the very best image quality we have seen on mobile devices.

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None of these extras are available in the smaller 12mm lens, so handling is more straightforward but is nevertheless perfectly intuitive. Visit our Competitions Forum, where you'll find our monthly competition and other external competitions to enter. Stopping on down to F4 made for further improvement, with the greatest improvement showing from F4 to F5.

Closing down further to f/11 induces visible diffraction softening, and I’d avoid using anything beyond f/16. Other reviewers have compared it favourably to Zeiss offerings and other much more expensive ultra wides.

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In this regard Sigma fp and Sony A7C are excellent steps to replace small APSC cameras for the ones who favor small size. Not to mention that on daylight and slow subjects/landscapes, the humble 1" sensors do a fine job compared vs. Operationally, the main drawback is the lack of an aperture ring, which makes for a rather un-Fujifilm-like shooting experience. Engage with our used photography equipment partner MPB in a forum dedicated to giving members the opportunity to feedback their experiences or seek advice.With CP added and improved JPEG engines (eg, Fuji's Acro sims), most likely an 1" or MFT sensor could exceed the 'naked' FF sensor of today - which relies primarily on brute force (like 20 yrs. I look forward to shooting more images with this lens and taking it with me on adventures to capture wide-angle views and impressive views of the night sky!