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Samyang AF 12mm f/2

A 213g 12mm f/2 ultra-wide for APS-C (18-19mm equivalent) with linear STM focus and weather sealing — an affordable astro and vlogging lens. This is the Sony E version.

Starting from
£334 new
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Value & Depreciation
£360
Launch price
→
£334
Today
=
7%
Value drop
Over ~5 years, this camera has cost roughly £5/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2021
Focal Length
12mm
Aperture
f/2
Compatible Mount
Sony E
Filter Size
62mm
Dimensions
70mm diameter × 59.2mm length
Weight
213g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Linear STM stepping motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.09x
Min. Focus Distance
0.19m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.3
Street
6.5
Travel
6.3
Wedding & Events
5.5
Vlogging & Video
7.3
Filmmaking
5.1
Documentary
5.8
Landscape
7.7
Casual
6.3
Food
3.7
Architecture
7.0
Astrophotography
6.7
Underwater
6.6
✅ Great For
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Landscape 7.7 Strong on focal length, weather sealing and portability.
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Vlogging & Video 7.3 Strong on focal length, portability and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Food 3.7 Held back by close focusing and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — AF 12mm f/2