Rokinon
Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 Ultra Wide Lens Sony E-Mount
Capture Stunning Wide-Angle Shots with Precision The Rokinon 12mm F/2.0 Ultra Wide Angle Lens is designed for Sony E Mount cameras. With its fast aperture and exceptional optics, it's perfect for architectural, landscape, and interior photography, delivering sharp, high-contrast images. Specific...
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Overview
Capture Stunning Wide-Angle Shots with Precision
The Rokinon 12mm F/2.0 Ultra Wide Angle Lens is designed for Sony E Mount cameras. With its fast aperture and exceptional optics, it's perfect for architectural, landscape, and interior photography, delivering sharp, high-contrast images.
Specifications:
- Focal Length: 12mm
- Aperture: F/2.0
- Mount: Sony E Mount
- Format: APS-C
- Angle of View: 98.9 degrees
- Optical Design: Three extra-low dispersion elements, two aspherical elements
- Coating: Nano Coating System (NCS)
Key Features
Rokinon 12mm F/2.0 Ultra Wide Angle Lens - Front Lens Cap - Rear Lens Cap - Lens Pouch - Rokinon 1 Year Limited Warranty - 67mm Filter Kit (UV/CPL/ND) - Cleaning Kit - Capleash II - Lenspen Lens Cleaner - Mac Software Package
Prime wide-angle lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 18mm, making it ideally suited for architectural and landscape subjects.
Fast f/2.0 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions.
Three extra-low dispersion elements and two aspherical elements reduce chromatic aberrations and distortions in order to produce sharper images.
Nano Coating System improves light transmission and suppresses lens flare and ghosting for more contrast-rich, color-neutral images.
Specifications
Focal Length
12mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.0
Mount Type
Sony E-Mount
Lens Elements
Three extra-low dispersion elements, two aspherical elements
Lens Coating
Nano Coating System (NCS)
Filter Thread Size
67mm (UV/CPL/ND filter kit included)
Included Accessories
Front Lens Cap, Rear Lens Cap, Lens Pouch, Cleaning Kit, Capleash II, Lenspen Lens Cleaner, Mac Software Package
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Provides an ultra-wide 12mm focal length, ideal for expansive architectural and landscape shots.
- Features a fast f/2.0 maximum aperture, excellent for low-light conditions and creating shallow depth of field.
- Incorporates three extra-low dispersion and two aspherical elements to minimize aberrations for sharp images.
- Utilizes Nano Coating System (NCS) to reduce flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and color neutrality.
- Comes as part of a comprehensive kit, including a 67mm filter kit, lens pouch, and cleaning accessories.
👎 Cons
- This is a prime lens, meaning it has a fixed focal length and lacks zoom capabilities.
- The lens is designed for Sony E-Mount cameras, limiting its compatibility with other camera systems.
- Manual focus operation requires precise user input, which can be challenging for fast-moving subjects.
- The ultra-wide angle may introduce barrel distortion, though the aspherical elements aim to mitigate this.
- While suited for low light, the manual focus could be a hindrance in very dark environments without assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of camera mounts is this Rokinon lens compatible with?
This Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 lens is specifically designed for Sony E-Mount cameras.
Is this a zoom lens or a prime lens?
This is a prime wide-angle lens, meaning it has a fixed focal length of 12mm and does not zoom.
How does this lens perform in low-light conditions?
With a fast f/2.0 maximum aperture, this lens is well-suited for capturing images in low-light environments.
Does this lens help reduce lens flare and ghosting?
Yes, it features a Nano Coating System which is designed to improve light transmission and suppress lens flare and ghosting.
Are filters included with the lens?
Yes, a 67mm filter kit (UV/CPL/ND) is included with the Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 Ultra Wide Lens.
What kind of photography is this 12mm lens best suited for?
Its ultra-wide-angle perspective makes it ideally suited for architectural, interior, and landscape photography.
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