Samyang Announces a New 12mm f/2 AF for Fujifilm X-Mount
Samyang has just launched their first autofocus lens for Fujifilm X mount, the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 X, designed to meet the Fuji X mirrorless digital camera photographers’ consistent needs for a wide-angle autofocus lens.
Like the same lens for sony e-mount, the AF 12mm f/2 X is a dream lens for shooting magnificent landscapes that go beyond the normal viewing angle, built with Samyang’s optical design technology, and advanced AF technology.
“Now APS-C camera users who prefer to use autofocus lenses can easily capture vast sceneries with high resolution. Samyang’s advanced AF technology is adopted to Samyang MF 12mm f/2.0 which has been loved by its outstanding image quality. Thus, clear images without distortion and vignetting can be obtained through in-body image stabilization,” says Jihoon Lee, Samyang’s product planner.
At 7.51oz in weight, 2.33” in length, this compact, rugged, yet lightweight autofocusing lens offers the best combination of value and performance than ever before. What’s more, it provides a rectilinear 99.1°angle of view, and with the added protection of weather sealing, and a Rear Protector Glass, it allows for lots more versatility.
Utilizing the newest Linear Stepping Motor technology, the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 AF lens combines a more compact design with improved auto-focus performance. By requiring the movement of only a single focusing group, it delivers especially fast, quiet, and precise focusing, whether shooting stills or videos. The design also allows for close focusing to 7.48” with no change in length or front element rotation.
With a bright f/2.0 aperture, faster shutter speeds can be achieved for superior astrophotography and low light results. Furthermore, the f/2.0 aperture can help create an impressive sense of depth to your daytime images by effectively separating the subject from a pleasing, de-focused background.
The optical construction is comprised of 12 elements in 10 groups with a new and further advanced version of Ultra Multi Coating (UMC). Besides controlling flare and ghosting, this improved UMC maximizes light transmission, contrast, and color accuracy. Thanks to five specialized lens elements (1 Aspherical, 3 Extra-low Dispersion, and 1 Hybrid-Aspherical) aberrations and distortion are minimized to produce sharp, thoroughly corrected imagery.
The Samyang 12mm f/2.0 AF incorporates a new elegant look with a matte black finish and a comfortable micro pattern rubber focusing ring over a durable all-metal housing.
Here are some sample pictures by Samyang:
The lens comes packed with a removable petal-shaped hood, lens caps, and a custom fitted case.
The Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 FX is optimized for Fujifilm cameras featuring the X-Trans sensor, in order to provide stable AF performance.
Additional compatible camera models may be added in the future through firmware updates.
- Compatible Models: X-H1 / X-S10 / X-PRO 1 / X-PRO 2 / X-PRO 3 / X-E1 / X-E2 / X-E2s / X-E3 / X-E4 / X-T1 / X-T2 / X-T3 / X-T4 / X-T10 / X-T20 / X-T30
- Not Compatible Models: X-A1 / X-A2 / X-A3 / X-A4 / X-A5 / X-A7 / X-A10 / X-T100 / X-T200
More info on Samyang’s website.