Rokinon AF IO12AF-E 12mm
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What owners think
Wie sich die Meinung der Besitzer im Lauf der Zeit verändert hat
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- Q1 202275/100
Reviews praise the lens's wide angle and fast aperture for low light, but multiple users report IBIS incompatibility causing blurry images, needing a firmware fix.
- Wide angle and fast aperture are excellent for low light and landscapes.
- IBIS works on some cameras but fails on X-T4 and X-S10, causing blur.
- Multiple reports of IBIS incompatibility requiring firmware update.
- Lens build quality feels solid with reversible hood and pouch.
- Q4 202167/100
Buyers praised sharpness for astrophotography and overall quality, though one humorous review noted marital jealousy.
- Excellent sharpness for night sky photography with minimal chromatic aberration.
- Great value for the price and good build quality.
- Sharp corner to corner performance.
- One buyer witty about lens causing marital tension despite its quality.
- Q2 202190/100
Buyers praised value, solid build, and manual control for astrophotography. Minor gripes: inaccurate dial stops, cap-leash interference, and mediocre bundled filters.
- Great value, solid build, and good for astrophotography.
- Manual focus gives control but dial stops are not fully accurate.
- Cap-leash interferes with focus ring; bundled filters are mediocre.
- Q1 2021100/100
Buyers praise this wide angle lens for its value, speed, and versatility in landscape and astrophotography. It's recommended for beginners and experienced users alike.
- Excellent wide angle lens for the price.
- Fast f2.0 aperture praised for low light.
- Versatile for landscape and astrophotography.
- Good for beginners to practice manual focus.
- Q3 202073/100
Buyers praised the lens as great value for its price, ideal for landscape and astrophotography, but noted it lacks autofocus and can produce soft results if not careful.
- Excellent value for money, especially for beginners in astrophotography.
- Sharp with good colors; manual focus helps improve skills.
- Lack of autofocus may lead to out-of-focus shots.
- Lens flare not well controlled; avoid shooting into light sources.
- Q4 201973/100
Buyers praise sharpness and value but note corner coma at f/2, making it less ideal for astrophotography without cropping.
- Sharp image quality and excellent value for the price.
- Center sharp at f/2, but corners have coma, limiting astrophotography use.
- Lightweight design works well on gimbals for video.
- Coma issues at wide aperture require stopping down for corner clarity.
- Q3 201984/100
Buyers praised the wide, fast aperture and value for astrophotography, but noted manual focus challenges and some vignetting.
- Wide angle, fast aperture, good for astrophotography and landscapes.
- Manual focus and no autofocus: requires practice but manageable with focus peaking.
- Image quality: sharp overall, but some vignetting and distortion noted.
- Great value for the price compared to more expensive lenses.
- Q2 201983/100
Buyers praise the lens for its sharpness, build quality, and value, especially for Sony APS-C cameras. It works well for low-light and astrophotography, though some note it lacks weathersealing and full-frame compatibility.
- Excellent sharpness, especially in daylight; good performance at f/2 and very sharp at f/4.
- Great value for the price; solid build quality and lightweight design.
- Performs well in low-light and astrophotography; ideal for concerts and tight spaces.
- No weathersealing; manual focus requires practice for night shots; lens bag quality is poor.
- Q1 201982/100
Buyers praised the lens for outstanding sharpness, value, and compactness, though some noted quality variation and lack of EXIF data.
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality for the price, exceeding expectations.
- Great value, compact size, and solid build for APS-C mirrorless cameras.
- Quality control issues: 1 of 4 owners reported needing to return copies for misalignment.
- No EXIF data recorded; displayed incorrect focal length (21mm) when lens is 12mm.
- Q4 201882/100
Buyers praise the sharpness, low-light performance, and value of this manual lens. However, some cite the tight focus ring and loose mount as drawbacks.
- Sharp image quality and good low-light performance for the price.
- Excellent value for money; compact, lightweight build.
- Tight focus ring makes manual focusing difficult.
- Loose lens mount causes shifting on camera body.
- Q3 2018100/100
All five-star reviews praise the lens's sharpness, low price, and suitability for various photography uses.
- Lens is sharp, even wide open, with good corner-to-corner performance.
- Excellent value for the price; offers high quality at a low cost.
- Works well for specific applications like architecture, real estate, and night sky photography.
- Peripheral line curvature noted but considered acceptable for the lens's purpose.
- Q2 201890/100
Buyers praised this lens as lightweight, fast, and versatile for landscapes, interiors, and even band photography, though some noted manual focus challenges.
- Lightweight and fast aperture, ideal for mirrorless systems.
- Versatile for interior real estate, astrophotography, and band shots.
- Some users find manual focus harder than autofocus alternatives.
- Cost-effective compared to pricier Fujifilm alternatives.
- Q1 201883/100
Buyers praised the lens for sharpness, value, and performance in astro/landscape/street photography. Common nitpicks: stiff focus ring, slight mount wobble, loose lens cap, and need for a different hood for polarizers.
- Sharp wide-angle image quality with minimal distortion, great for cathedral, interior, astro, and street shots.
- Lens is very affordable and compact, but some wish for autofocus at this price point.
- Stiff manual focus ring and slight mount wobble noted, considered expected at this budget.
- Loose-fitting lens cap is a nuisance, though it does not affect image quality.
- Q4 201765/100
Mixed reviews: two 5-star users praise lens quality and wide-angle performance, while a 1-star user reports a bad copy with inconsistent sharpness.
- Great clarity and sharpness for landscapes and astrophotography.
- Works well with focus peaking on Fuji X-Pro2 and other cameras.
- Build quality and price considered good, but manual focus requires setup.
- One user received a bad copy with inconsistent focus across the field.
- Q3 201790/100
Buyers praised this as an excellent value 12mm f/2 manual lens for Fuji. Highly sharp, great for astro/landscapes, but some noted minor vignetting, slight play, and a touch of fisheye effect.
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality, especially for night and astrophotography.
- Excellent value for money; best budget ultra-wide option for Fuji system.
- Lightweight, compact, and stays on camera; great build and manual focus feel.
- Minor optical quirks: slight vignetting in low light, mild fisheye effect, some lens play.
- Q2 201783/100
Buyers praised the lens' value, sharpness, and performance for landscapes and astrophotography. A few noted manual focus challenges in low light with moving subjects.
- Excellent value and sharpness for the price; good for landscapes and astro.
- Works well with Sony A6000/A6500 and Fuji XT2; good outdoor results.
- Manual focus is challenging in low light; fail with moving subjects.
- Requires careful live view focusing; not suitable for snap-and-go users.
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The proof
Leistung
Technische Daten
Alle technischen Daten
Optics
| Type | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 12 |
| Focal Length Max | 12 |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | UMC Ultra Multi-Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Linear STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 190 |
| Max Magnification | 0.09x |
Im Vergleich
| Spec | Rokinon AF IO12AF-E 12mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 213 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 515 |
| AF Type | Linear STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokinon AF IO12AF-E 12mm | 86.6 | 15.8 | 89.6 | 26.9 | 79.8 | 24.6 | 63.6 | 34.1 | 88 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.8 | 84.6 | 58.7 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.2 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 51.1 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.4 | 54.8 | 22.9 | 95.9 | 84 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.8 | 33.3 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |