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Samyang 12mm T2 2 Cine NCS CS Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330Lens mount:Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Samsung NXMaximum focal length:12 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):2Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:98.9 °

Samyang 12mm T2 2 Cine NCS CS Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of camera-lenses
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

35%

6.2

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.5

Build & Handling

20%

4.3

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–¼Worse than 79% of camera-lenses
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on 104 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 88% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Samyang 12mm T2 2 Cine NCS CS

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

35%

6.2

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.5

Build & Handling

20%

4.3

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

5.5
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on 104 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
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When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Popularity:
Samyang 12mm T2 2 Cine NCS CS has a popularity score of 5.9 points, which is lower than 66.9% of camera lenses.
5.9
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

6.8
Lens type
prime
Lens mount
Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Samsung NX
Sensor format coverage
APS-C
Filter thread size
67 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
12 mm
Maximum focal length
12 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
98.9 °
Minimum angle of view
95.7 °
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Focus motor
N/A
Minimum focus distance
0.2 m
Minimum focus distance
0.2 m
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.2 m, which is closer than 79.4% of camera lenses and equal to 7% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.09xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.09x
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.09x, which is lower than 94.6% of camera lenses and equal to 2.1% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
no
Full-time manual focus
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Manual-focus-only lens.
Internal focusing
no
Internal focusing
no
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
This camera lens does not support internal focusing. 83.7% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
240 g
Weight
240 g
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 240 g, which is lighter than 81.3% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.2% of camera lenses.
Lens length
59.1 mm
Lens length
59.1 mm
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 59.1 mm long, which is shorter than 82.6% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.1% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
73.6 mm
Lens diameter
73.6 mm
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 73.6 mm, which is slimmer than 59.8% of camera lenses and equal to that of 1.2% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This camera lens does not support weather sealing. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
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DxOMark sharpness score
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DxOMark transmission
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DxOMark distortion
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DxOMark vignetting
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Samyang 12mm T2 2 Cine NCS CS vs the average camera lens

246810TotalMount & FormatOptics & ApertureFocus & ControlsStabilizationBuild & HandlingLab Scores
  • 0.8 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    2
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/2 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    2 vs 2.8
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    De-clickable aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 270 g lighter
    Weight
    240 g
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (240 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    240 g vs 510 g
  • 33.15 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    59.1 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (59.1 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    59.1 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 0.1 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.2 m
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.2 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.2 m vs 0.3 m
  • 1 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    3
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    3 vs 2
  • 0.8 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    2
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/2 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    2 vs 2.8
  • 1 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    3
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    3 vs 2
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    De-clickable aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 0.1 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.2 m
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.2 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.2 m vs 0.3 m
  • 270 g lighter
    Weight
    240 g
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (240 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    240 g vs 510 g
  • 33.15 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    59.1 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (59.1 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    59.1 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 3.4 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    73.6 mm
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (73.6 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    73.6 mm vs 77 mm
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • 3 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    6
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (6 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    6 vs 9
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
    Manual-focus-only lens.
  • No rounded blades
    Rounded aperture blades
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera lens does not use rounded aperture blades, the average camera lens does. 87.8% of camera lenses use rounded aperture blades.
    6 rounded blades.
  • No internal focusing
    Internal focusing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This camera lens does not support internal focusing, the average camera lens does. 83.7% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
  • 0.1 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.09 x
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.09 x vs 0.192 x
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2014
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    2014 vs 2016
  • 11.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
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    Samyang 12mm T2 2 Cine NCS CS
    the average camera lens
    Samyang 12mm T2 2 Cine NCS CS has a lower user score than the average camera lens (7.50 vs 8.360).
    7.5 vs 8.36
  • 11.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samyang 12mm T2 2 Cine NCS CS
    the average camera lens
    Samyang 12mm T2 2 Cine NCS CS has a lower user score than the average camera lens (7.50 vs 8.360).
    7.5 vs 8.36
  • 24.2% less popular
    Samyang 12mm T2 2 Cine NCS CS is less popular than the average camera lens (5.86 vs 7.3).
    5.86 vs 7.29
  • 3 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    6
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (6 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    6 vs 9
  • No rounded blades
    Rounded aperture blades
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera lens does not use rounded aperture blades, the average camera lens does. 87.8% of camera lenses use rounded aperture blades.
    6 rounded blades.
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
    Manual-focus-only lens.
  • No internal focusing
    Internal focusing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This camera lens does not support internal focusing, the average camera lens does. 83.7% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
  • 0.1 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.09 x
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.09 x vs 0.192 x
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2014
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    2014 vs 2016

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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digitalcamaralens.com
2015
Summary of the review
Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS MFT - Review and Test
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Third-party reviews

Based on 104 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Samyang 12mm T2 2 Cine NCS CS

  • Excellent value for money compared to native lenses
  • Compact and lightweight design, ideal for travel and gimbal use
  • Solid build quality featuring a metal mount
  • Outstanding center sharpness, even at wider apertures
  • Video-centric features like a de-clicked aperture ring and geared focus
  • Minimal distortion and low coma, making it popular for astrophotography

What we don't like about Samyang 12mm T2 2 Cine NCS CS

  • Fully manual controls (no autofocus or digital contacts for EXIF data)
  • Significant sharpness drop-off and field curvature at the extreme corners
  • Pronounced vignetting when used at the maximum aperture
  • Poor flare resistance when light hits the lens directly
  • Focus distance markings can be inaccurate on some units
  • Noticeable chromatic aberration in high-contrast areas

Verdict

The Samyang 12mm T2.2 Cine NCS CS is an ultra-wide manual focus prime lens designed for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, featuring a fast T2.2 maximum aperture and an optical construction of 12 elements in 10 groups, including two aspherical and three extra-low dispersion (ED) elements. Optimized for video production, it includes de-clicked aperture rings for silent exposure changes, industry-standard 0.8 pitch gears for follow-focus systems, and a Nano Coating System (NCS) to reduce flare and ghosting while maintaining high contrast. Main pros include its robust aluminum alloy build, compact and lightweight profile (approx. 250g), and excellent center sharpness with a close minimum focusing distance of 0.2m. However, common cons include noticeable corner softness when shooting wide open, the lack of electronic contacts for EXIF data, and potential hazing when strong side-lighting hits the lens.

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