Samyang AF 12mm F2.0 Autofocus Lens for Sony E

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If you want a bag that doesn't look like a camera bag or prefer to make your own DIY solutions, they're worth a look. There is a bit more barding on the front fascia of the lens, but it reserves itself to the lens designation, minimum focus distance, and filter thread size (62mm rather than the 67mm on the manual focus version).

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As for 1"/m43 sensor cameras with computational photography, I think it is a dead end, these are replaced with smartphones with multiple lenses and distance sensors. It has low enough distortion that the latter is a possibility, which further adds to its travel credentials. Discover a selection which includes award-winning optics for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, as well as cinema lenses with unique features for moviemakers. In April 2021, it introduced its first APS-C format AF lens, the AF 12mm F2 E, and then six months later, translated this design into the Samyang AF 12mm F2 X: its first autofocus optic for Fujifilm’s X-mount cameras. Sony produces sensors for Fuji based on Fuji's own design — like for many many other top brands — but they are not Sony's sensors.

Thus, clear images without distortion and vignetting can be obtained through in-body image stabilization. Whereas the manual lens has an aluminium alloy frame, the autofocus lens has a more plastic feel but it’s of very good quality nonetheless, and adds the bonus of weather-seals. Real world images tend to be a little more forgiving, as they aren’t viewed at such high magnification (I do my test chart at 200%), and also corner sharpness is only important in some (not all) images. The glass uses a Nano Coating System (NCS) to improve the transmission of light, reduce lens flares and ghosting, and provide more contrast.

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By default, turning the ring brings up a distance scale in the camera’s viewfinder, but you can also set it to activate other focus aids from the menu, such as a peaking display.When I first started as a photographer over ten years ago, there weren’t a lot of options for someone interested in astrophotography – unless you had the money for a high-end setup. Thelarge,round bokehpresents calm background blurring and highcontrast, toachieve the optimal balance. Just saw a review on You tube, this is same optic as their MF version so it does require to stop down to about F4 to get decent edge performance, so may not be that great of Astrp lens after all.

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There is also value in repetition as you get to choose variants of a focal length: very lightweight; wider aperture but heavier; best build quality and a bit more expensive, etc.That being said, I use the built-in focus peaking technology of my Sony mirrorless camera to ensure my exposures are not out of focus. There are seven rounded aperture blades in the new design, which is a definite upgrade over the six blades in the older lens. Samyang, which may use the Rokinon or Bower branding depending on your region, has announced the 12mm F2 E, a new autofocus wide-angle prime lens for Sony APS-C mirrorless camera systems. The new AF 12mm lens adds full electronics for camera-driven aperture control, transmission of EXIF data, and a linear stepping motor for autofocus. Tnaks to its comapct size and light weight, the 12mm f/2 balances nicely on Fujifilm cameras such as the X-T5.

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Just head over to our dedicated Sell or Part Exchange page, fill out the details, and we'll get back to you with an offer for your old gear. If I were the boss of Samyang I wouldn't limit the company to updating just one appreciated lens with AF. When shooting with lenses higher than 18mm, I often find myself having to step far away from an object to capture it. Here’s another shot from a low angle, and once again autofocus grabbed the right spot and focused accurately.When I add the Panasonic GH4 to my Micro Four Thirds system, I'm definitely going to also add this great wide angle prime lens. Having a weather seal is encouraging, especially when you’re out in inclement weather and don’t want to risk damaging your equipment.