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Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS vs Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16mm F1.4 R WR

Product Comparison: Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS vs Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16mm F1.4 R WR

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Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS Camera Lens

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Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Camera Lens

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General Specifications

Brand

Samyang

Fujifilm

Model

12mm F2.0 NCS CS

FUJINON XF 16mm F1.4 R WR

Origin

Japan

About the Product

The Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS super wide lens fills a gap in lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras. This lens has been designed to perform stunningly with high resolution sensors. As with other Samyang lenses, the 12mm provides technical parameters and potential that can easily compete with the best wide-angle prime and zoom lenses available on the market.

The XF16mmF1.4 R WR is a professional wide angle prime lens. The bright maximum aperture of F1.4 and the ability to focus as close as 15cm means this lens can create a beautiful bokeh and a unique perspective. This lens redefines your expectations of what a wide prime lens can do.

Key Specs

Mount Type

Fujifilm X

Maximum Aperture

2 /f

1.4 /f

Minimum Focal Length

12 millimeters

16 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length

12 millimeters

16 millimeters

Lens Type

Fixed

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS Camera Lens

The FOV and f/2 aperture is perfect for wide field astro.
Excellent optical quality with very low distortion and chromatic aberration.
Nice clicky aperture ring, and the depth of field is so great.
The aperture of f2 makes this lens ideal for low light and astronomers photography.
The focal length itself is great and fun to use in many situations.

Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Camera Lens

This lens is absolutely amazing. Great aperture.
The best part is the 1.4 aperture and the close focus distance.
The 1.4 aperture and close focusing ability offer a great package for an initial lens choice.
Focus with the 1.4 aperture offers a quick focusing in low lighting situations.
The focal length is very useful and the wide aperture makes it even more useful.

Size & Weight

Height

2.85 in.

2.88 in.

Width

2.85 in.

2.88 in.

Depth

2.33 in.

2.87 in.

Weight

9.17 oz.

13.22 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS Camera Lens

The lens feels solidly made and fairly lightweight and compact.
The lens is compact and feels solid.
Excellent construction quality, good optical quality, very bright, very handy and compact.
Small and lightweight. Great lens.
Great lens for landscape use on a tripod. Lightweight and excellent quality.

Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Camera Lens

Distortion is well countered. Weight is good.
It is a very light lens.
The weight is perfectly matched to the X-T1.
Great size and easy to take with you.
Weight and size are perfectly balanced.

Imaging

Minimum Focus Distance

7.87 in.

5.91 in.

Field Of View

98.9°

83.2°

Zoom Type

Manual

Focus

Manual Focus

Auto Focus, Manual Focus

Optical Stabilization

What customers say about "Imaging"

Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS Camera Lens

Fantastic little lens. Manual focus is great.
Manual focus not an issue. The sharpness and colour is sublime.
Manual focus very easy with focus peaking!
Smooth and well weighted focus and aperture rings.
The construction is really solid with amazing focus.

Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Camera Lens

A very nicely balanced lens, sharp, quick to focus.
The autofocus is fast and quiet.
The focus is quick and nearly silent.
It is a very versatile lens with a surprising minimum focus distance.
The manual focus clutch is reassuringly smooth and accurate.

Features

Brand Compatibility

Fujifilm

Sensor Type Compatibility

DX-format

Lens Groups and Elements

12 Elements in 10 Groups

13 Elements in 11 Groups

Number of Aperture Blades

Filter Diameter

67 millimeters

Extras

Aspherical Lens, Nano Coating System, Smooth Focus Ring

HT-EBC coating, Nano GI Coating, Weatherproof

What customers say about "Features"

Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS Camera Lens

The aperture ring is solid and firmly clicks to each F stop.
Aperture is set with a nicely sturdy ring and focus is smooth and solid.
A truly great product, excellent build quality.
Good quality lens with excellent build. Very easy to use on the X Series cameras giving good quality images.
Great for Landscape and Architecture. Solid build.

Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Camera Lens