The Samyang 12mm f/2.8 Fish-Eye ED AS NCS is a 12 mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 for the Nikon F AI, Canon EF, Sony E mounts (stereographic projection). Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.
Focal length
12 mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
Mount
Nikon F AI
Designed for
Full frame
Field of view by sensor
| Sensor | Diagonal angle of view | 35 mm equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 122.0° | 12 mm |
| APS-C (1.5×) | 99.4° | 18 mm |
| Canon APS-C (1.6×) | 96.8° | 19 mm |
| Micro Four Thirds | 84.1° | 24 mm |
Hyperfocal distance
| Focal length | f/2.8 | f/5.6 | f/8 | f/11 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mm | 1.7 m | 0.9 m | 0.6 m | 0.4 m | 0.3 m |
Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).
Longest exposure for sharp stars
| Camera | NPF rule (wide open) | 500 rule |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame (24 MP) | 22.9 s @ f/2.8 | 41.7 s |
| Full frame (45 MP) | 19.2 s @ f/2.8 | 41.7 s |
| APS-C (24 MP) | 17.9 s @ f/2.8 | 27.2 s |
Cameras that fit (273)
- Canon EOS 5DS2015
- Canon EOS 5DS R2015
- Canon EOS 6D2012
- Canon EOS 6D Mark II2017
- Canon EOS 5D Mark IV2016
- Canon EOS 5D Mark III2012
- Canon EOS 5D Mark II2008
- Canon EOS 5D
- Canon EOS-1Ds
- Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
- Canon EOS-1D Mark II
- Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
- Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
- Canon EOS-1D Mark III
- Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
- Canon EOS-1D
- Canon EOS-1D X2011
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark II2016
- Canon 35mm film: full frame
- Kodak DCS Pro SLR/c
- Kodak DCS 520
- Canon EOS D2000
- Sony NEX-3
- Sony NEX-C3
- Sony NEX-F3
- Sony NEX-3N
- Sony NEX-5
- Sony NEX-5N2011
- Sony NEX-5R2012
- Sony NEX-5T2013
- Sony NEX-62012
- Sony NEX-72011
- Sony Alpha 60002014
- Sony Alpha 3000
- Sony Alpha 50002014
- Sony Alpha 51002014
- Sony Alpha 72013
- Sony Alpha 7R2013
- Sony Alpha 7R II2015
- Sony Alpha 7 III2018
- Sony Alpha 7R III2017
- Sony Alpha 7R IIIA2021
- Sony Alpha 7 IV2021
- Sony Alpha 7 V
- Sony Alpha 7R IV2019
- Sony Alpha 7R IVA2021
- Sony Alpha 7R V2022
- Sony Alpha 7R VI
- Sony Alpha 7S2014
- Sony Alpha 7 II2014
- Sony Alpha 7C2020
- Sony Alpha 7C II2023
- Sony Alpha 7CR2023
- Sony Alpha 7S II2015
- Sony Alpha 7S III2020
- Sony Alpha 61002019
- Sony Alpha 6100A
- Sony Alpha 63002016
- Sony Alpha 64002019
- Sony Alpha 6400A
Where to buy
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What is the Samyang 12mm f/2.8 Fish-Eye ED AS NCS equivalent to on APS-C?
About 18 mm (1.5×) or 19 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Samyang 12mm f/2.8 Fish-Eye ED AS NCS compatible with?
It fits Canon EOS 5DS, Canon EOS 5DS R, Canon EOS 6D, Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and more (see the full list above).