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Samyang · APS-C · Prime · Third-party
Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS (manual)
FOCAL 12mmAPERTURE f/2WEIGHT 260gFILTER 67mm
AstrophotographyVlogging & videoManual focus
New ≈£299
Used at MPB*£82–130
Overview
The Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS (manual) is a aps-c 12mm f/2 prime lens made in 3 mounts. It weighs about 260g and takes 67mm filters. It is manual focus only.
It's a strong choice for astrophotography, vlogging & video. Wide (14–24mm equivalent) and fast (f/2.8 or brighter) to gather starlight.
In our database it fits 54 camera bodies natively, 17 more in crop mode. Approximate new price is £299; used at MPB it sells for £82–130 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).
Specifications
| Brand | Samyang |
| Mounts | Sony E / FE (Third-party (manual focus)), Fujifilm X (Third-party (manual focus)), Micro Four Thirds (Third-party (manual focus)) |
| Coverage | APS-C |
| Focal length | 12mm |
| Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5) | 18mm |
| Equivalent on Micro Four Thirds (×2) | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 |
| Focus | Manual |
| Stabilisation | No |
| Weather sealing | No |
| Weight | ≈260 g |
| Filter thread | 67 mm |
| Approx. new price | £299 |
| Used at MPB (Sony E / FE) | £120–130 |
| Used at MPB (Fujifilm X) | £82–89 |
| Used at MPB (Micro Four Thirds) | None listed |
Compatible camera bodies
54 native · 17 crop mode
Fujifilm X-H22022 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,099Sony Alpha A67002023 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,089Sony Alpha A64002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £464Fujifilm X-T52022 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,059Fujifilm X-S202023 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £999Fujifilm X-T502024 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,029Fujifilm X-M52024 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £714Fujifilm X-E52025 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £934Fujifilm X-T30 III2025 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £739Fujifilm X-H2S2022 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,289Fujifilm X-T42020 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £639Fujifilm X-T32018 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £499Fujifilm X-S102020 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £664Fujifilm X-T30 II2021 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £664Fujifilm X-H12018 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £519Panasonic Lumix G9 II2023 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £944Panasonic Lumix G92018 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £399Panasonic Lumix GH52017 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £414OM System OM-1 Mark II2024 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,239OM System OM-12022 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £304OM System OM-5 Mark II2025 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £779OM System OM-32025 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,129OM System Olympus E-M1 Mark III2020 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £504OM System Olympus E-M1 Mark II2016 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £329OM System Olympus E-M10 Mark IV2020 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £354Sony ZV-E102021 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £444Sony ZV-E10 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £734Sony FX302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,269Sony Alpha A66002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · new ≈—Sony Alpha A61002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £439Sony Alpha A65002016 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £369Fujifilm X-T302019 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £229Fujifilm X-T202017 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £409Fujifilm X-T22016 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £329Fujifilm X-E42021 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £644Fujifilm X-E32017 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £434Fujifilm X-Pro32019 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £954Fujifilm X-Pro22016 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £499Fujifilm X-T2002020 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £369Panasonic Lumix GH72024 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · new ≈£1,699Panasonic Lumix GH62022 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £669Panasonic Lumix GH5 II2021 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £599Panasonic Lumix GH5S2018 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £409Panasonic Lumix G1002020 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £234Panasonic Lumix G97 (G90)2019 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £369Panasonic Lumix G802016 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £259Panasonic Lumix GX92018 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £429Panasonic Lumix GX802016 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £334OM System OM-52022 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £554OM System Olympus E-M1X2019 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £549OM System Olympus E-M5 Mark III2019 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £489OM System Olympus E-M10 Mark III2017 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £234OM System Olympus PEN-F2016 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £684OM System Olympus PEN E-P72021 · Micro Four ThirdsNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £179Sony Alpha A1 II2024 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £4,519Sony Alpha A9 III2023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,999Sony Alpha A7R V2022 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,859Sony Alpha A7S III2020 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,789Sony Alpha A7 IV2021 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,059Sony Alpha A7C II2023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,409Sony Alpha A7 V2025 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,039Sony Alpha A7 III2018 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £339Sony Alpha A7R III2017 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £674Sony Alpha A7R IV2019 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £999Sony Alpha A7C2020 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £894Sony Alpha A12021 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,439Sony Alpha A9 II2019 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,189Sony Alpha A92017 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £654Sony Alpha A7C R2023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,559Sony ZV-E12023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,339Sony FX32021 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,479
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Where to buy
*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS (manual) is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.
MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Which cameras is the Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS (manual) compatible with?
It's available for Sony E / FE, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds. Native bodies here include Fujifilm X-H2, Sony Alpha A6700, Sony Alpha A6400, Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T50.
Is the Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS (manual) weather sealed?
No, it has no weather sealing; protect it in rain.
Does the Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS (manual) have image stabilisation?
No. Use a camera with in-body stabilisation (IBIS) for steady hand-held shots.
What is the Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS (manual) best for?
Astrophotography, Vlogging & video. Wide (14–24mm equivalent) and fast (f/2.8 or brighter) to gather starlight.