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product_id: 1855875
title: "Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Wide Angle Lens for Sony E – Fast Aperture, Nano Coated Optics, Manual Focus, APS-C Mirrorless, Ideal for Landscape, Architecture, Low-Light Shots (Silver)"
brand: "rokinon"
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# 12mm ultra-wide 98.9° angle fast f/2.0 aperture for low-light Nano Coating System reduces flare Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Wide Angle Lens for Sony E – Fast Aperture, Nano Coated Optics, Manual Focus, APS-C Mirrorless, Ideal for Landscape, Architecture, Low-Light Shots (Silver)

**Brand:** rokinon
**Price:** € 460.10
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Unlock epic wide-angle shots with pro-level clarity and low-light magic!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Wide Angle Lens for Sony E – Fast Aperture, Nano Coated Optics, Manual Focus, APS-C Mirrorless, Ideal for Landscape, Architecture, Low-Light Shots (Silver) by rokinon
- **How much does it cost?** € 460.10 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1855875-rokinon-12mm-f-2-0-ncs-cs-wide-angle-lens)

## Best For

- rokinon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rokinon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Expand Your Horizons:** Capture sweeping landscapes and interiors with a stunning 98.9° ultra-wide field of view tailored for APS-C Sony E-mount cameras.
- • **Brighten Every Moment:** Shoot confidently in dim or night settings thanks to the fast f/2.0 aperture that delivers vivid, sharp images without extra lighting gear.
- • **Flare-Free Brilliance:** Rokinon's Nano Coating System suppresses ghosting and flare, ensuring vibrant colors and high contrast even in challenging backlit scenes.
- • **Lightweight Powerhouse:** Weighing under 9 oz with a compact design and smooth manual focus ring, this lens is your perfect on-the-go creative companion.
- • **Crystal Clear Precision:** Advanced 12-element optics with ED and aspherical elements minimize distortion and chromatic aberration for razor-sharp, true-to-life photos.

## Overview

The Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS is a premium manual-focus wide-angle prime lens designed for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Featuring a fast f/2.0 aperture, 12 optical elements including ED and aspherical glass, and a Nano Coating System, it delivers sharp, distortion-minimized images with excellent low-light performance. Its ultra-wide 98.9° angle of view is perfect for landscapes, architecture, and interiors. Compact and lightweight, it offers precise manual focusing and supports 67mm filters, making it an essential tool for creative professionals seeking expansive, high-clarity shots without compromise.

## Description

The Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Wide Angle Lens for Sony E is a high-performance, manual-focus prime lens designed for mirrorless APS-C cameras. With a full-frame equivalent focal length of 18mm, it’s ideal for landscape, interior, and architectural photography. Its fast f/2.0 aperture allows for bright, detailed image capture in low-light conditions without the need for external lighting. From tight indoor spaces to dusk cityscapes, it performs reliably in challenging environments. The optical design includes 12 elements in 10 groups, featuring three Extra-low Dispersion (ED) and two aspherical elements (1 ASP, 1 hybrid ASP) to reduce chromatic aberration and distortion, delivering sharp, color-accurate results across the frame. Rokinon's Nano Coating System enhances light transmission while reducing ghosting and flare, improving contrast and color fidelity—especially in bright or backlit settings. Despite its advanced optics, the lens is compact and lightweight, measuring just over 2.3 inches and weighing around 8.6 ounces. Its long, smooth manual focus ring provides precision control for accurate focusing, whether capturing wide landscapes or close-up compositions. Compatible with Sony E-mount APS-C cameras, it offers a sweeping 98.9° angle of view—perfect for capturing expansive scenes. A close minimum focusing distance of 7.87 inches (0.2m) also enables creative wide-angle close-ups. Included is a removable petal-shaped lens hood to help minimize flare and protect the front element. The 67mm front filter thread supports a wide range of filters for greater shooting versatility.

Review: Great Value Lens - Pro's: + It does have a solid construction + It is easy to adjust + You will not knock this out of focus or F stop by holding the lens to capture a shot + The sun cover does help + It has a great depth of field + Great for video at 4k when the camera crops (M50) + Sharp details + The construction and mechanics never got loose after almost 1 year of use + Great for real estate photography Cons: It can suffer from chromatic aberration if left wide open and you are taking shots of a tree with a strong source of light breaking through (Fix is to bump the F stop to 4 - 8 depending on the situation, and bring the ISO to 200-400 if you truly need to) - It is slightly larger than the Canon options - It does not have autofocus Tips: Make sure to use edge detect and other focus tools are enabled to make sure you are in focus + Get Filters to help with tricky shots + Keep focus in infinite and bring slowly into focus to walk it back towards your subject if shooting between 3-11 feet
Review: Rokinon 12mm review. Great for landscapes. - Build Quality: The lens is well constructed and relatively small. The lens mount is metal and the front of the barrel and the focus ring is plastic. It has a 67mm filter thread; my UV filter fits nicely and looks good. The aperture ring is a little small, but provides nice clicks with half stop adjustments. The aperture and focus rings are well-dampened, needing both fingers to turn. Close focus is a little less than .66m and it focuses a little past infinity, but there is a mark for infinity. The lens hood is a little cheap and also has a little play when mounted. Overall, the build quality is good and it would handle rough usage. Performance: The lens performed very well for my uses. I'm only going to shoot landscapes and nightscapes with this lens. The center is sharp at F/2.0, peaking at about F/5.6. The corners are a bit soft wide open, but sharpen up dramatically at F/4.0. When focused to infinity at the stars, the corners were surprisingly good wide open. The coma was well controlled too. It can do up to a 25 second exposure without getting star trails. There is little distortion, and there shouldn't be a problem fixing it in post. It has strong vignetting at F/2.0, but improves at F/2.8. Overall, it has excellent performance for a $400 lens. Other Thoughts: I set the C2 button on my A6000 to magnify so that it's easy to focus. It feels well balanced and is only a little heavier than the Sony E 50mm F/1.8. This lens is very aesthetic and looks even better on a black camera. Update March 2016: I use it primarily to photograph seascapes and for night timelapses. It's been splashed by ocean waves many times and it's still going strong. Compared to other wide angle lenses, this one is very small and light. It's perfect to take hiking if you want to bring the minimal amount of gear. I use a Tiffen 3-stop ND filter for shooting waterfalls and the ocean.

## Features

- ADVANCED OPTICS FOR SHARP IMAGES: Built with 12 elements in 10 groups, including 3 ED and 2 aspherical elements, it ensures crisp image quality, reduced chromatic aberration, and minimized distortion across the frame.
- CAPTURE SCENES IN FULL WIDTH: Designed for APS-C sensors, this 12mm lens delivers an ultra-wide 98.9° angle ideal for landscapes, cityscapes, and real estate interiors without distortion at the edges.
- NANO COATING SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED CONTRAST: The lens features Rokinon's Nano Coating System, which suppresses flare and ghosting for accurate color reproduction and improved clarity in backlit or high-glare conditions.
- FAST f/2.0 APERTURE FOR LOW-LIGHT PERFORMANCE: With a bright f/2.0 aperture, this lens excels in dim environments, capturing vivid, detailed images at night or indoors without needing a flash or tripod.
- LIGHTWEIGHT & COMPACT DESIGN WITH MANUAL PRECISION: Weighing under 9 oz and featuring a long focus throw, this lens provides precise manual focusing while being highly portable for on-the-go photography.
- Lens not Zoomable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00K3T3G9A |
| Best Sellers Rank | #200 in Digital Camera Accessory Kits |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,679) |
| Date First Available | April 24, 2014 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7.5 ounces |
| Item model number | RK12M-E-SIL |
| Manufacturer | Rokinon |
| Product Dimensions | 2.3 x 2.8 x 2.8 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Rokinon
- **Camera Lens Description:** Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 CS Lens for Sony E, Silver
- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony E
- **Focal Length Description:** 12 mm
- **Lens Type:** Wide Angle

## Images

![Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Wide Angle Lens for Sony E – Fast Aperture, Nano Coated Optics, Manual Focus, APS-C Mirrorless, Ideal for Landscape, Architecture, Low-Light Shots (Silver) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61e9EtJnO-L.jpg)
![Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Wide Angle Lens for Sony E – Fast Aperture, Nano Coated Optics, Manual Focus, APS-C Mirrorless, Ideal for Landscape, Architecture, Low-Light Shots (Silver) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bKX1pPDkL.jpg)
![Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Wide Angle Lens for Sony E – Fast Aperture, Nano Coated Optics, Manual Focus, APS-C Mirrorless, Ideal for Landscape, Architecture, Low-Light Shots (Silver) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61O9bjM5e4L.jpg)
![Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Wide Angle Lens for Sony E – Fast Aperture, Nano Coated Optics, Manual Focus, APS-C Mirrorless, Ideal for Landscape, Architecture, Low-Light Shots (Silver) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N2wa79H3L.jpg)
![Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Wide Angle Lens for Sony E – Fast Aperture, Nano Coated Optics, Manual Focus, APS-C Mirrorless, Ideal for Landscape, Architecture, Low-Light Shots (Silver) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816IqIlXmrL.jpg)

## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Value Lens
*by D***P on October 10, 2021*

Pro's: + It does have a solid construction + It is easy to adjust + You will not knock this out of focus or F stop by holding the lens to capture a shot + The sun cover does help + It has a great depth of field + Great for video at 4k when the camera crops (M50) + Sharp details + The construction and mechanics never got loose after almost 1 year of use + Great for real estate photography Cons: It can suffer from chromatic aberration if left wide open and you are taking shots of a tree with a strong source of light breaking through (Fix is to bump the F stop to 4 - 8 depending on the situation, and bring the ISO to 200-400 if you truly need to) - It is slightly larger than the Canon options - It does not have autofocus Tips: Make sure to use edge detect and other focus tools are enabled to make sure you are in focus + Get Filters to help with tricky shots + Keep focus in infinite and bring slowly into focus to walk it back towards your subject if shooting between 3-11 feet

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rokinon 12mm review. Great for landscapes.
*by R***A on October 11, 2014*

Build Quality: The lens is well constructed and relatively small. The lens mount is metal and the front of the barrel and the focus ring is plastic. It has a 67mm filter thread; my UV filter fits nicely and looks good. The aperture ring is a little small, but provides nice clicks with half stop adjustments. The aperture and focus rings are well-dampened, needing both fingers to turn. Close focus is a little less than .66m and it focuses a little past infinity, but there is a mark for infinity. The lens hood is a little cheap and also has a little play when mounted. Overall, the build quality is good and it would handle rough usage. Performance: The lens performed very well for my uses. I'm only going to shoot landscapes and nightscapes with this lens. The center is sharp at F/2.0, peaking at about F/5.6. The corners are a bit soft wide open, but sharpen up dramatically at F/4.0. When focused to infinity at the stars, the corners were surprisingly good wide open. The coma was well controlled too. It can do up to a 25 second exposure without getting star trails. There is little distortion, and there shouldn't be a problem fixing it in post. It has strong vignetting at F/2.0, but improves at F/2.8. Overall, it has excellent performance for a $400 lens. Other Thoughts: I set the C2 button on my A6000 to magnify so that it's easy to focus. It feels well balanced and is only a little heavier than the Sony E 50mm F/1.8. This lens is very aesthetic and looks even better on a black camera. Update March 2016: I use it primarily to photograph seascapes and for night timelapses. It's been splashed by ocean waves many times and it's still going strong. Compared to other wide angle lenses, this one is very small and light. It's perfect to take hiking if you want to bring the minimal amount of gear. I use a Tiffen 3-stop ND filter for shooting waterfalls and the ocean.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great landscape and astophotography lens - but watch out for bad copies due to quality control
*by C***H on June 5, 2018*

This lens really stands out as a high quality and inexpensive lens in comparison to the competition in this focal length. Your other options are the Zeiss lens with slightly better optical quality for a lot more money or the Sony zoom that is lower optical quality and still expensive. This one is the obvious answer is you can deal with manual focus and manual aperture. If you shoot landscape or astro, you're likely focused at infinity all the time, so manual focus is not a big issue. However, it seems that Rokinon has poor quality control resulting in some lenses in the market that are not meeting the expectation of high optical quality. If you get a good copy, I highly recommend this lens. The first one I purchased felt like the infinity stop on the focus ring was not quite at the right location, resulting in shots that were passable but not quite sharp enough. I got it replaced for free through Amazon in two days. The replacement was sharp edge to edge but noticeably about one stop darker in only one corner, which is not acceptable to me. Pros: - A steal in comparison to other ultrawide lenses in the market - Good build quality will likely survive a few drops - Relatively small and lightweight - F/2.0 for this price, great for astrophotagraphy but not important for other disciplines like landscape - Focus ring feels great, not squishy or hard to get very precise focus - Can use screw on filters unlike some other Rokinon wide angle lens In the middle: - Manual focus, you're probably parked at infinity anyway, but with focus peaking I can nail the focus fast - Manual aperture, I was shooting in A or M anyway, I actually prefer an aperture ring - No image stabilization, with such a wide and fast lens, image stabilization is not really needed, so why bother designing in an expensive feature? Cons: - No exif data because it's fully manual. It would be nice to have, but not absolutely necessary - Poor quality control!!! Make sure you get a good copy If you're interested, here is cheap lens case that fits well (size small) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075LRNW8Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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