Samyang AF 12/2 X (for FujiFilm X)

On October 26, 2021, the Samyang AF 12/2 X lens was officially unveiled.

Basic properties

• FujiFilm X-mount crop lens for mirrorless cameras
• Samyang's first autofocus lens for FujiFilm X-mount cameras
• Relative opening: from 1: 2-1: 22
• Focal Length: 12mm (EGF for FujiFilm cameras with X mount and APS-C sensor is 18mm)
• MDF: 0.2 meters
• Maximum magnification ratio 1: 11.1
• Optical design: 12 elements in 10 groups, including 1 H-ASP, 1 ASP, 2 ED. The optical design is similar to the Samyang AF 12/2 E model for Sony E cameras
• Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) Coating
• Number of aperture blades: 7 pieces
• Filter Diameter: 62 mm
• STM focus motor, internal focusing
• Included hood
  
• Protected enclosure
• Weight: 212 gram
• Price: about 400 dollarscurrent prices for new Samyang lenses available see here

Appearance

All Samyang Auto Focus Lenses

For mirrorless full frame cameras Sony (AF-FE)

• 14/2.8
• 18/2.8
• 20/T1.9V
• 24/2.8
• 24/1.8 +24/T1.9V
• 35/1.8 +35/T1.9V
• 35/1.4
• 35 / 1.4 II
• 35/2.8
• 45/1.8+45/T1.9V
• 50/1.4
• 50 / 1.4 II
• 75/1.8 +75/T1.9V
• 85/1.4
• 85 / 1.4 II
• 135/1.8
• TBU

For mirrorless full frame cameras Canon (AF RF)

• 14/2.8
• 85/1.4

For SLR full-frame cameras Canon (AF EF) и Nikon (AF F)

• 14/2.8
• 85/1.4

For mirrorless cropped cameras Sony (AF E)

• 12/2

For mirrorless cropped cameras FujiFilm (AF X)

• 12/2
• 75/1.8

The optical design of the mirror and mirrorless versions of the lenses 14 / 2.8 and 85 / 1.4 are significantly different. Some Samyang lenses may be sold under another brand - Rokinon.

There is also an interesting premium manual lens line XP for full-frame cameras:

1. Xp 10 / 3.5 [Canon EF, Nikon F]
2. XP 35 / 1.2 [Canon EF]
3. XP 50 / 1.2 [Canon EF]
4. XP 14 / 2.4 [Canon EF, Nikon F]
5. XP 85 / 1.2 [Canon EF]

The number of ordinary manual lenses from Samyang / Rokinon can no longer be counted. In addition, there are a huge number of movie lenses Samyang / Rokinon line Cine and Proffesional Cine (XEEN series).

Materials on the topic

Fixes:

1. 14 mm 1: 2.8 XF R
2. 16 mm 1: 1.4 XF R WR Nano-gi
3. 16 mm 1: 2.8 XF R WR
4. 18 mm 1: 1.4 XF R WR LM
5. 18 mm 1: 2 XF R
6. 23 mm 1: 1.4 XF R
7. 23 mm 1: 1.4 XF R WR LM
8. 23 mm 1: 2 XF R WR
9. 27 mm 1: 2.8 XF
10. 27 mm 1: 2.8 XF R WR
11. 30 mm 1: 2.8 XF R WR LM
12. 33 mm 1: 1.4 XF R WR LM
13. 35 mm 1:2 XC
14. 35 mm 1: 2 XF R WR
15. 35 mm 1: 1.4 XF R
16. 50 mm 1: 2 XF R WR
17. 50 mm 1: 1 XF R WR
18. 56 mm 1: 1.2 XF R .
    
19. 56 mm 1: 1.2 XF R APD (11/8)
20. 56 mm 1: 1.2 XF R WR .
    
21. 60 mm 1: 2.4 XF Macro R
22. 80 mm 1: 2.8 XF R LM OIS WR MACRO
23. 90 mm 1: 2 XF R LM WR
24. 200 mm 1: 2 XF R LM OIS WR

Zuma:

1. 8-16 mm 1: 2.8 XF R LM WR Nano-gi
2. 10-24 mm 1: 4 XF R OIS
3. 10-24 mm 1: 4 XF R OIS WR
4. 15-45 mm 1: 3.5-5.6 XC OIS PZ
5. 16-50 1: 3.5-5.6 XC OIS
6. 16-50 1: 3.5-5.6 XC OIS II
7. 16-55 mm 1: 2.8 XF R LM WR Nano-gi
8. 16-80 mm 1: 4 XF R OIS WR
9. 18-55 mm 1: 2.8-4 XF R LM OIS
10. 18-55 mm T2.9 MKX Cinema
11. 18-120 mm 1: 4 XF LM PZ WR
12. 18-135 mm 1: 3.5-5.6 XF R LM OIS WR
13. 50-140 mm 1: 2.8 XF R LM OIS WR Nano-gi
14. 50-135 mm T2.9 MKX Cinema
15. 50-230 mm 1: 4.5-6.7 XC OIS
16. 50-230 mm 1: 4.5-6.7 XC OIS II
17. 55-200 mm 1: 3.5-4.8 XF R LM OIS
18. 70-300 mm 1: 4-5.6 XF R LM OIS WR
19. 100-400 mm 1: 4.5-5.6 XF R LM OIS WR
20. 150-600 mm 1: 5.6-8 XF R LM OIS WR

Legend:

• XF - Advanced Fujifilm X Lenses
• XC - budget, lightweight and compact lenses for Fujifilm X mount
• SUPER EBC (Electron Beam Coating) - Electron Beam Coating Optics
• Nano-GI (Nano Gradient Index) - a special nano-enlightenment optics that changes the refractive index at the junction of glass and air
• OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) - built-in optical image stabilization
• R (Ring) - a separate ring for iris control
• LM (Linear Motor) - linear focusing motor
• WR (Weather Resistant) - all-weather lens type
• Ashperical - aspherical elements in the optical scheme of the lens
• Macro - Macro Lenses
• APD(Apodization) - lens with internal non-removable gradient filter
• PZ (Power Zoom) - electronic zoom
• Cinema - lenses designed for movie shooting
• II - the second version of the lens

For Fujifilm X there are also autofocus lenses from third-party manufacturers:

• Zeiss Touit 12 / 2.8 | Zeiss Touit 32 / 1.8 | Zeiss Touit 50 / 2.8 Macro
• Viltrox 13 / 1.4 | Viltrox 23/1.4 | Viltrox 33/1.4 | Viltrox 56 / 1.4 | Viltrox 75 / 1.2 | Viltrox 85/1.8 | Viltrox 85 / 1.8 Mark II
• Tokina 23 / 1.4 | Tokina 33 / 1.4 | Tokina 56 / 1.4
• Sigma C 16/1.4| Sigma C 30 / 1.4 | Sigma C 56/1.4 | Sigma C 18-50 / 2.8
• Tamron 11-20 / 2.8 | Tamron 17-70 / 2.8 VC | Tamron 18-300 / 3.5-6.3 VC  | Tamron 150-500 / 5-6.7 VC
• Samyang 12 / 2, Samyang 75/1.8
• TTArtisan 27 / 2.8, TTArtisan 32 / 2.8
• Meike 85 / 1.8

All Fujifilm X APS-C Interchangeable Lens Digital Mirrorless Cameras

• X-Pro1, X-Pro2, X-Pro3
• X-T1, X-T2, X-T3, X-T4, X-T5
• X-T10, X-T20, X-T30, X-T30II
• X-S10
• X-T100, X-T200
• X-E1, X-E2, X-E2s, X-E3, X-E4
• X-M1
• X-A1, X-A2, X-A3, X-A5, X-A7
• X-A20
• X-H1, X-H2S, X-H2

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