Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NC Fish-eye Review
The Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NC Fish-eye ($599) is one of the widest lenses you'll find that works with a full-frame camera, but despite this fact—as well as its f/2.8 aperture—it's quite light and compact. The manual focus lens covers a 180-degree diagonal field of view with curved fisheye distortion, and it delivers a look that can be striking when used effectively. It doesn't distort images as much as the Lensbaby Circular Fisheye ($357.16 at Amazon) , and is a solid choice for shooters seeking a unique fisheye look.
The 12mm F2.8 ($354.00 at Amazon) lens covers a full-frame image sensor, and is available for a number of different camera systems. It can be used with Canon, Four Thirds, Nikon, Pentax, and Sony SLRs, as well as mirrorless systems including Canon M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Samsung NX, and Sony E. When you pair the lens with a camera that has an image sensor that's smaller than full-frame, its field of view will be narrowed. In addition to the Samyang brand ...
The Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NC Fish-eye is a solid ultra-wide lens that can be used with full-frame cameras.
Full-frame coverage; Wide aperture; Compact; Ultra-wide field of view; Close focus capability; Available for multiple camera systems
Fish-eye look isn't for everyone; Manual focus only