Rokinon NCS CS 12mm f/2.0 CS 12mm

★★★★★ 4.7 (151)

The 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS lens delivers a 24mm equivalent field of view with a fast f/2.0 aperture, using 12 elements in 10 groups—including three ED and two aspherical elements—for sharp, low-distortion images. Its compact 255g all-metal build and manual focus operation provide a lightweight, budget-friendly option that encourages deliberate creative control on Micro Four Thirds cameras. This lens is ideal for landscape and astrophotography shooters who need strong low-light performance and minimal distortion without adding bulk.

Focal length 12mm
Aperture f/2.0
Mount Sony E
Weight 245 g
af type manual focus only
lens type wide-angle
Rokinon NCS CS 12mm f/2.0 CS 12mm lens
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85/100La nostra analisi del sentiment con IAaffidabilità media · 21 fonti · giu 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '17: 4.7★ · 6 recensioniQ3 '17: 4.9★ · 10 recensioniQ4 '17: 3.8★ · 4 recensioniQ1 '18: 4.3★ · 6 recensioniQ2 '18: 4.8★ · 4 recensioniQ3 '18: 5.0★ · 7 recensioniQ4 '18: 4.6★ · 10 recensioniQ1 '19: 4.8★ · 12 recensioniQ2 '19: 4.7★ · 11 recensioniQ3 '19: 4.4★ · 5 recensioniQ4 '19: 4.3★ · 3 recensioniQ1 '20: 4.5★ · 2 recensioniQ2 '20: 4.5★ · 2 recensioniQ3 '20: 4.6★ · 7 recensioniQ4 '20: 5.0★ · 1 recensioneQ1 '21: 5.0★ · 4 recensioniQ2 '21: 4.8★ · 4 recensioniQ4 '21: 5.0★ · 1 recensioneQ1 '22: 5.0★ · 1 recensione61046471012115322714411Q2 '17Q4 '17Q2 '18Q4 '18Q2 '19Q4 '19Q2 '20Q4 '20Q2 '21Q1 '22
Valutazione mediaSoddisfatti (4-5★)Insoddisfatti (1-2★)Altezza della barra = numero di recensioni
  1. Q2 202182/1004.7★4 recensioni

    Buyers praised the lens as a solid, affordable manual focus option for astrophotography and travel, with good build and sharpness. Notable quirks include minor dial inaccuracy and a cap leash that interferes with the focus ring.

    • Solid build, good value, and sharp images for manual focus wide-angle
    • Great for astrophotography and travel due to infinity markings and light weight
    • Cap leash interferes with focus ring; lens cap is large
    • Dial stops not 100% accurate but not a deal breaker
  2. Q1 2021100/1005.0★4 recensioni

    All reviews are 5-star, praising the wide angle lens for its quality, value, and versatility in astrophotography and landscapes.

    • Wide angle lens quality is superb, enhancing photos and manual focus technique.
    • Great value for money; fast aperture f2.0 is a plus.
    • Versatile for multiple purposes like astrophotography and landscapes.
    • Lightweight and easy to carry.
  3. Q3 202074/1004.6★7 recensioni

    Buyers praised the low price, wide field of view, and manual focus. A few noted the lack of autofocus may cause blurry shots.

    • Excellent value and price for a wide manual lens.
    • Wide angle and good image quality, especially for landscapes and astro.
    • No autofocus can lead to out-of-focus pictures.
    • Lens flare not fully controlled; avoid shooting into direct light.
  4. Q4 201980/1004.3★3 recensioni

    Buyers praised the lens for sharpness, value, and fast aperture, but noted corner coma at f/2 for astrophotography, which clears up when stopped down.

    • Good sharpness and build quality for the price, suitable for general and gimbal use.
    • Fast f/2 aperture is useful for low-light candids but causes coma in corners, affecting star-field shots.
    • Stopped down to f/5.6 or f/8, the lens becomes excellent for landscapes and cityscapes.
    • Lightweight design beneficial for gimbal mounting.
  5. Q3 201984/1004.4★5 recensioni

    Buyers praised the wide, fast, and affordable Rokinon 12mm for landscape and astrophotography, but noted manual focus, lack of autofocus, no EXIF data, and some image softness.

    • Wide, fast aperture (F2), affordable price, good for astro and landscapes.
    • Manual focus only; no autofocus or EXIF data; requires camera setting change.
    • Several reported softness at edges or lower sharpness than competitors.
    • Vignetting present; accuracy of focus is critical for usability.
  6. Q2 201991/1004.7★11 recensioni

    Buyers praised the lens for its value, sharpness, and low-light performance with Sony APS-C cameras. A few mentioned minor drawbacks like no weather sealing and a basic lens bag.

    • Excellent value for the price with great build quality and sharpness.
    • Performs well in low light, concerts, and astrophotography.
    • Lightweight and portable, ideal for travel and everyday use.
    • Lacks weather sealing and comes with a cheap lens bag.
  7. Q1 201990/1004.8★12 recensioni

    Buyers praised the lens for its sharpness, value, and wide-angle performance, with some mentioning issues with EXIF data and copy variation.

    • Exceptional sharpness across the frame, often praised even wide open.
    • Excellent value for money, high quality at a low price point.
    • Some users report quality control issues: 3 of 4 copies good; EXIF data missing or incorrect.
    • Compact and solid build with smooth manual focus ring; well-suited for travel.
  8. Q4 201884/1004.6★10 recensioni

    Buyers praise sharpness, value, and low-light performance for astro/landscape. Some report stiff focus ring and loose mount fit.

    • Sharp image quality, especially at center, with good color and low-light performance.
    • Excellent value for the price, solid build, compact and lightweight.
    • Stiff/tight focus ring makes manual focusing difficult; lens mount can feel loose.
    • Works well with focus peaking and IBIS on Sony and Fuji cameras.
  9. Q3 2018100/1005.0★7 recensioni

    All 7 reviews in Q3 2018 rate the lens 5 stars, praising its sharpness, low-light performance, and value.

    • Sharp, especially corner-to-corner and in low light.
    • Excellent value; good performance for the price.
    • Works well for landscapes, architecture, real estate, and night sky.
    • Easy to use, fast delivery, and good bundle deals.
  10. Q2 201890/1004.8★4 recensioni

    Buyers praise this lens for being lighter, faster, and cheaper than alternatives, and find it versatile for interiors, events, and band photography.

    • Lighter and faster than expensive alternatives, great value.
    • Versatile for interiors, landscapes, astro, and band photography.
    • Manual focus can be tricky; harder to focus than similar lenses.
    • Clear, professional results for real estate and events.
  11. Q1 201876/1004.3★6 recensioni

    Buyers praised the lens for its sharpness, budget-friendly price, and good performance in astro and cold conditions, noting some flaws like wobbly mount and stiff focus ring.

    • Sharp wide lens for interior, market, nightscape, and street photos.
    • Budget-friendly option with manual focus fine for wide-angle use.
    • Wobbly mount and stiff focus ring, but acceptable for the price.
    • Lens cap fits poorly; separate hood needed to hold polarizer.
  12. Q4 201775/1003.8★4 recensioni

    Buyers praise value and image clarity, but one defective copy caused disappointment and inconsistency.

    • Great clarity and value for landscapes, astrophotography, and architecture.
    • Works well with focus peaking on mirrorless cameras despite manual focus.
    • One defective copy showed inconsistencies across all apertures and focus methods.
    • Solid build quality but requires camera setting adjustment to shoot without lens.
  13. Q3 201793/1004.9★10 recensioni

    Buyers praise this affordable 12mm f/2.0 lens for astrophotography and landscapes, citing sharpness, light weight, and great value.

    • Excellent sharpness and image quality, especially for night and low light.
    • Great value for the price, considered best 12mm lens for money.
    • Some minor focus difficulty, vignetting in darkness, and slight fisheye effect.
    • Build quality is good but minor play between camera and lens noted.
  14. Q2 201783/1004.7★6 recensioni

    Buyers praised the lens as excellent value, sharp when stopped down, and ideal for landscapes. Some noted it's fully manual and requires skill for focus in low light or with moving subjects.

    • Excellent value for price
    • Sharp edge to edge when stopped down, good for astrophotography
    • Well-suited for landscape photography
    • Fully manual focus demands practice; struggles with moving subjects in low light

Basato su 100 recensioni dei clienti datate, raggruppate per trimestre solare. L'analisi per periodo è in inglese.

The proof

Prestazioni

Percentili di prestazione

AF 15.2
Bokeh 89.7
Build 77.3
Macro 82.1
Optical 79.2
Aperture 91.3
User Sentiment 64
Versatility 34
Social Proof 88.1
Stabilization 35.8

Scheda tecnica

Specifiche tecniche complete

Optics

Type wide-angle
Focal Length Min 12
Focal Length Max 12
Elements 12
Groups 10
Aspherical Elements 2
ED Elements 3
Coating nanocrystal anti-reflective coating

Aperture

Max Aperture f/2.0
Min Aperture 2
Constant Yes

Build

Mount Sony E
Format APS-C
Weight 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs
Filter Thread 67

AF & Stabilization

AF Type manual focus only
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 200

Rispetto alla concorrenza

Spec Rokinon NCS CS 12mm f/2.0 CS 12mm Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 12mm 16-300mm 18-300mm 16-85mm 28-200mm 18-135mm
Max Aperture f/2.0 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/4 f/3.5
Mount Sony E Sony E Fuji X Nikon F L-Mount Canon EF-S
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true false false true false
Weight (g) 245 615 92 59 413 515
AF Type manual focus only HLA VXD linear motor AF-S Autofocus STM
Lens Type wide-angle zoom zoom zoom macro zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Rokinon NCS CS 12mm f/2.0 CS 12mm 15.289.777.382.179.291.3643488.135.8
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 55.186.457.686.798.979.6099.67899
Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 98.277.896.288.673.579.630.199.283.180.7
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare 55.177.898.559.964.279.681.294.288.192.3
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare 55.180.673.571.59174.2095.662.699.4
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare 86.177.845.832.979.279.60967892.3

Punteggi per utilizzo

Macro (78)Overall (74.7)Budget (61.4)Street (73.3)Travel (53.6)Portrait (80.5)Landscape (56.3)Professional (70)Video Cinema (67.4)Wildlife Sports (46.9)

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