Weight
213 g
Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S features f/2.0 main camera.
General info
| Lens type i | Prime (200 others) |
| Lens mount i | Canon RFSamyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S |
| Release date i | 11 months ago02/24/2025 |
| Is weather sealed (splashproof) i | ✔ (469 others) |
| Weight i | 213 g (1 other) |
| Front Element Doesn't Rotate i | ✔ (476 others) |
| Includes Lens Hood i | ✔ (649 others) |
Optics
| Maximum focal length i | 12 mm (7 others) |
| Minimum focal length i | 12 mm (22 others) |
| Has built in optical image stabilization i | ✖ |
| Maximum angle of view i | 96.8° |
| Minimum angle of view i | 96.8° |
| Magnification i | 0.09x (10 others) |
| Optical zoom i | 1x (417 others) |
Aperture
| Wide aperture (main camera) i | f/2.0 (48 others) |
| Widest aperture at maximum focal length i | f/2.0 (45 others) |
| Aperture blades i | 7 (245 others) |
| Has Rounded Aperture Blades i | ✔ (668 others) |
| Smallest aperture at maximum focal length i | f/22.0 (346 others) |
| Smallest aperture at minimum focal length i | f/22.0 (469 others) |
Focus
| Can Focus To Infinity i | ✔ (702 others) |
| Has Focus Motor i | ✔ (698 others) |
| Has full time manual focus i | ✔ (642 others) |
| Has a silent focus motor built into the lens i | ✔ (555 others) |
| Minimum focus distance i | 0.2 m (51 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum focal length of the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S?
At 12 mm, the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S is 90% below the category average for maximum focal length, ranking #782 out of 817 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the minimum focal length of the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S?
At 12 mm, the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S is 81% below the category average for minimum focal length, ranking #737 out of 817 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the magnification of the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S?
At 0.09x, the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S is 72% below the category average for magnification, ranking #738 out of 768 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the minimum focus distance of the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S?
At 0.2 m, the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S is 67% below the category average for minimum focus distance, ranking #663 out of 811 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the optical zoom of the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S?
At 1x, the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S is 60% below the category average for optical zoom, ranking #360 out of 781 — see ranking camera lens products.
Is the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S lightweight?
Yes. At 213 g, the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S is 43% below the category average for weight, ranking #274 out of 815 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the aperture blades of the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S?
At 7, the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S is 16% below the category average for aperture blades, ranking #490 out of 784 — see ranking camera lens products.
Does the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S have optical image stabilization (OIS)?
No, the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S does not have OIS. This feature is available in 37% of camera lenses.
How does it compare?
How does the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S's weight compare to similar camera lensess?
At 213 g, the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (1.04 kg) by 100%.
How does the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S's maximum focal length compare to similar camera lensess?
At 12 mm, the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (200 mm) by 94%.
How does the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S's magnification compare to similar camera lensess?
At 0.09x, the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S trails the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (1x) by 91%.
How does the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S's minimum focal length compare to similar camera lensess?
At 12 mm, the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S trails the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (90 mm) by 87%.
How does the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S's minimum focus distance compare to similar camera lensess?
At 0.2 m, the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S trails the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS (0.96 m) by 79%.
How does the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S's optical zoom compare to similar camera lensess?
At 1x, the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (2.9x) by 66%.
How does the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S's aperture blades compare to similar camera lensess?
At 7, the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF RF-S trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (11) by 36%.