Rokinon NCS CS 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS 12mm
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.
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What owners think
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- Q2 202182/100
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
- Q1 2021100/100
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.
- Q3 202074/100
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.
- Q4 201980/100
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.
- Q3 201984/100
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.
- Q2 201991/100
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.
- Q1 201990/100
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.
- Q4 201884/100
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.
- Q3 2018100/100
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.
- Q2 201890/100
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.
- Q1 201876/100
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.
- Q4 201775/100
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.
- Q3 201793/100
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.
- Q2 201783/100
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
基于 100 条带日期的客户评价,按日历季度分组。分期分析为英文。
The proof
性能表现
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完整规格参数
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 |
竞品对比
| Spec | Rokinon NCS CS 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS 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 | f/2.0 | 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 | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 245 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 515 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | 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 NCS CS 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS 12mm | 14.6 | 88.3 | 77.8 | 81.2 | 79.8 | 90.1 | 63.6 | 34.1 | 87.9 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 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 | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 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 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |