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Samyang has announced its new 12mm F2.0 AF lens for Fujifilm X mount camera systems, which offers a full-frame equivalent focal length of 18mm. This compact ultrawide lens appears to be a slightly tweaked version of the APS-C Sony E mount 12mm F2 lens revealed earlier this year.
Like its E mount predecessor, the X mount 12mm F2 AF lens is constructed of 12 elements in 10 groups, including three extra-low dispersion elements, one hybrid-aspherical element and one aspherical element. Samyang is also using an ‘advanced version’ of its Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) to reduce flaring and ghosting.
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Other features include an F2 through F22 aperture range, a seven-blade aperture diaphragm, a 62mm filter thread and a minimum focusing distance of 19cm (7.5”). The lens uses Samyang’s Linear Stepping Motor (STM) for driving its single-group autofocus and measures 70mm (2.75″) in diameter, 59.2mm (2.33″) in length and weighs 213g (7.5oz).
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The Samyang 12mm F2.0 AF lens is currently available to pre-order for $500 on Samyang’s online shop and through authorized Samyang (and Rokinon) retailers.
Author:
Gannon Burgett
Source: Dpreview
