Samyang 12mm F2.0 AutoFocus Canon RF-S APS-C Camera Lens

The Samyang 12mm F2.0 AutoFocus Lens for Canon RF-S APS-C Cameras represents a significant addition for photographers using Canon's APS-C format mirrorless cameras with RF-S mounts. This wide-angle lens is especially well-suited for landscapes, astrophotography, architecture, and interior photography, providing a broad field of view with a fast maximum aperture. Specifically designed for Canon APS-C format mirrorless cameras, optimizing its performance and field of view for these sensor sizes. Compatible with Canon's RF-S mount system, which is tailored for APS-C mirrorless cameras, ensuring seamless integration and functionality with the latest Canon bodies. The wide f/2 maximum aperture permits shooting in low-light conditions and provides control over depth of field, allowing for more creative and selective focus imagery. The ability to stop down to f/22 means you can also achieve extensive depth of field for landscape and architectural photography. Its 12mm focal length offers an ultra-wide perspective for dramatic and expansive compositions, which is particularly prized in landscape and architectural photography.

The lens incorporates a Linear Stepping Motor (STM) that provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance, which is especially beneficial for video recording. The optical design includes two Aspherical and three Extra-Low Dispersion elements, which help to reduce spherical and chromatic aberrations, respectively, leading to sharper, clearer images. Enhanced with Ultra Multi-Coating to minimize flare and ghosting, ensuring improved contrast and color neutrality in various lighting conditions. A minimum focus distance of 0.2m (0.66ft) allows for relatively close focusing, making this wide-angle lens versatile for capturing both expansive scenes and detailed subjects from a short distance. Its 7-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out-of-focus quality (bokeh) when employing shallow depth of field techniques.

Product Features in Detail

Versatile Performance
Ideal for various photography styles, from sweeping landscapes, architectural shots, and astrophotography. Its f/2.0 aperture delivers crisp images even in low lighting, while the design minimizes distortion and chromatic aberration for clear, high-quality results.

Compact Premium Design
The compact 12mm RF-S lens compact, premium design, measures just 2.25 inches and weighing 7.5oz. Its lightweight build ensures portability without compromising durability.

Always Sharp, Day or Night
Exceptional sharpness across the entire frame, even in low-light environments. With three extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and two aspherical lenses (1 HASP, 1 ASP), it effectively minimizes chromatic aberration, distortion, and other optical imperfections.

Discover Dynamic Depths
The wide f/2.0 aperture allows for a shallow depth of field, effectively isolating subjects from the background. The minimum focus distance of 0.2 meters (about 8 inches) enables close-up shots with a dynamic perspective. The 7-blade aperture creates smooth, natural-looking bokeh and can produce beautiful star-burst effects in bright light sources.

Discover Dynamic Depths
The autofocus system quickly tracks subjects, operating smoothly and quietly. Samyang's Linear STM (Stepping Motor) provides precise, near-silent focusing, ideal for photographers and videographers who need smooth focus transitions without distractions.

Focus Ring
Responsive design providing excellent control, smooth and precise manual focusing, ensuring accurate adjustments.

Control Switch
The MF/AF switch on the lens barrel allow for direct, intuitive adjustments. These features enable quick changes between manual and autofocus settings.

Weather Sealing
The lens is designed to be weather-sealed, protecting against dust, light rain, and snow.