Samyang 12mm T/ 3.1 ED AS NCS Fisheye

The Samyang 12mm T/ 3.1 ED AS NCS Fisheye is a camera glass that provides a fisheye effect, which means it captures a very wide angle of view, distorting the image to create a circular effect. It is a manual focus lens and has a good build quality. The lens has 12 elements in 8 groups and has a special coating called NCS, which helps reduce flare and ghosting. It has an aperture of T/3.1, which is not the brightest but decent for this type of lens. It is a good alternative to other fisheye lenses in the market. The resolution of the lens is good, providing sharp and clear images. The lens takes a bit longer to manufacture due to its complex design. Overall, the Samyang 12mm T/ 3.1 ED AS NCS Fisheye lens is a good option for those who want to experiment with fisheye photography and are comfortable with manual focus.

Optical design

Average brightness in this league Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

Physical characteristics

Weights 525 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 72 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.