





Samyang AF 12mm f2 Lens for Canon RF-S
The Samyang AF 12mm f2 lens brings an ultra-wide-angle focal length to Canon APS-C users, unlocking unique perspectives that inspire creativity. Weighing just 213g, this lightweight lens excels in landscapes, architecture, and travel. Its advanced optics and bright f2 aperture ensure outstanding low-light performance, while Linear STM autofocus and weather-sealing provide unmatched precision and reliability for every adventure. More
Thinking of upgrading? Trade in today
Finance options available
The Samyang AF 12mm f2 lens brings an ultra-wide-angle focal length to Canon APS-C users, unlocking unique perspectives that inspire creativity. Weighing just 213g, this lightweight lens excels in landscapes, architecture, and travel. Its advanced optics and bright f2 aperture ensure outstanding low-light performance, while Linear STM autofocus and weather-sealing provide unmatched precision and reliability for every adventure.
Samyang AF 12mm f2 lens Key Features:
- Specifically designed for Canon APS-C RF-S mount cameras
- Super-compact and lightweight, ideal for travel photography
- Offers a wide, bright, and fast f2 maximum aperture
- Enables faster shutter speeds in low-light conditions
- Features a versatile minimum focusing distance of just 20cm
- Advanced lens structure with 12 elements in 10 groups
- Incorporates 5 specialised lens elements: 1 H-ASP, 1 ASP, and 3 ED
- Equipped with a newly developed Linear STM (Stepping Motor) for precision focusing
- Delivers impressively fast, accurate, smooth, and near-silent autofocus
- Compact and highly portable at just 213g and 57.2mm in length
- Durable and robust all-metal housing for long-lasting use
- Weather-sealed design protects against light rain, dust, and snow
- Ergonomic micro-patterned rubber ring enhances handling and control
How to Use The Samyang AF 12mm f2 lens
Intricate Lens Structure
Samyang continues its legacy of advanced lens designs, ensuring high-quality imagery at an accessible price. The AF 12mm f2 RF-S lens features a sophisticated optical structure with 12 elements arranged in 10 groups. This includes 5 specialised elements: 3 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) and 2 Aspherical lenses (H-ASP & ASP), which minimise chromatic aberrations, distortion, and sagittal coma. The precise design ensures exceptional clarity and sharpness across the frame.
Creative Control with a Bright f2 Aperture
The Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S lens empowers photographers with its bright f2 aperture, ensuring exceptional clarity even in low-light environments. Its shallow depth of field allows subjects to stand out against beautifully blurred backgrounds, while a minimum focus distance of 0.2 metres enables dynamic and versatile compositions. The 7-blade aperture design adds a creative touch, producing stunning starburst effects for captivating visual results.
Fast and Quiet Autofocus
Optimised for Canon APS-C cameras, this lens delivers impressively fast, accurate, and near-silent autofocus. The Linear STM (Stepping Motor) ensures precise control of the focus group, offering smooth and reliable performance. Whether capturing fast-moving subjects or shooting discreetly, this autofocus system ensures consistent results in diverse scenarios.
Compact Design with Practical Features
Engineered for effortless all-day use, the Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S lens measures just 57.2mm in length and weighs only 213g, minimising carrying fatigue during extended shoots. Its compatibility with tripods and gimbals adds versatility to your shooting setup, while the sleek matte finish and signature red ring deliver a professional aesthetic. An AF/MF switch ensures seamless focus adjustments, and weather sealing provides protection against light rain, snow, and dust for reliable performance in challenging conditions.
What’s in the box?
- 1 x Samyang AF 12mm f2 lens for Canon RF-S
- 1 x Front Cap
- 1 x Rear Cap
- 1 x Lens Hood
FAQs:
Can I use filters with the Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S lens?
Yes, the Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S lens features a 62mm filter thread, allowing you to attach various filters, such as neutral density (ND) or polarising filters. These filters enable you to control light, reduce reflections, and enhance colours, adding creative flexibility to your photography.
What types of photography is the Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S lens suited to?
The Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S lens is ideal for landscapes, architecture, astrophotography, and travel. Its ultra-wide-angle view captures expansive scenes with precision, while the bright f2 aperture excels in low-light conditions, making it perfect for night skies and indoor environments.
Can the Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S lens be used on a full-frame camera?
The Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S lens is designed specifically for APS-C Canon RF-S mount cameras. While it can physically mount on a full-frame Canon RF camera, it will operate in crop mode, utilising only the central portion of the sensor. This results in an equivalent focal length of approximately 19mm.
Back to topProduct Specification
Angle Of View | 96.8° |
Aperture Blades | 7 |
Autofocus Motor | Linear STM |
Colour | Black |
Filter Thread [mm] | 62 |
Focal Length ~ Wide [mm] | 12.0 |
Included Accessories | Front Cap, Rear Cap, Lens Hood |
Lens Elements | 12 |
Lens Groups | 10 |
Lens Mount | Canon RF-Mount |
Lens Type | Wide-Angle Prime |
Max Aperture ~ Wide | 2 |
MF Switch | Yes |
Minimum Aperture | 22 |
Minimum Focus Distance [m] | 0.20 |
Size | 70 x 57.2 mm |
Weight [g] | 213.00 |