What sets the Rokinon 12mm f/ 2.0 NCS CS lens apart is its unique design, specifically tailored for APS-C mirrorless cameras, offering an expansive angle of view and exceptional brightness. This lens is optimized for cameras equipped with high-resolution sensors exceeding 24 million pixels, ensuring crisp, detailed images. Rokinon has a reputation for delivering high-quality optics at a competitive price point, and this lens is no exception. The 12mm f/ 2.0 NCS CS lens boasts technical specifications and performance capabilities that rival some of the best wide-angle prime and zoom lenses on the market.
The lens provides a wide angle of view, reaching up to 98.9 degrees, and features a rectilinear image mapping function. Its large aperture range of f/ 2.0 makes it a versatile tool for various shooting conditions, delivering high-quality images even in low light scenarios. The optical construction of the lens includes 12 elements arranged in 10 groups. These elements feature one aspherical lens (ASP) and one hybrid aspherical lens (H-ASP), along with three lenses made of ED glass with an extremely low dispersion factor. The Rokinon 12mm f/ 2.0 NCS CS lens is one of the most technologically advanced products in the Rokinon lineup.
It features nanocrystal anti-reflective coating applied to two lens elements, which offers superior light transmission, higher resistance to reflections, and enhanced contrast, thereby improving the optical resolution of the lens. This lens is an excellent choice for landscape photography, and it also excels in interior, architecture, and astrophotography. It comes with a removable lens hood and a 67mm filter mount. Weighing in at just 245g and boasting a compact design, it's a perfect match for smaller mirrorless cameras. When attached to a camera with an APS-C sensor, its field of view corresponds to a small image lens with a focal length of 18mm.
Combined with an aperture of f/ 2.0, this lens is a valuable addition to any non-full frame camera setup.