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An autofocus 12 mm f/2.0 for Sony APS-C, weather-sealed, aimed at astrophotography and interiors. On Amazon.com it ships from a Japanese seller at about $558.
Samyang’s AF 12mm is an f/2.0 ultra-wide with autofocus for Sony APS-C. Its 99.1° view fits a small room or a big sky.
It is weather-sealed, with a linear STM motor and close focus to 19 cm, useful for dramatic foreground shots.
The Sony E 11mm F1.8 is a little wider and brighter, at about $498 from a US dealer. For most buyers, it is the easier purchase.
The listing we read ships from a Japanese seller at about $558.
Prices quoted in this text were read on November 2, 2026. The live price is at the top of the page.
| Mount | Sony E, APS-C |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 12 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| Angle of view | 99.1° |
| Autofocus | Linear STM |
| Close focus | 19 cm (7.5 in) |
| Sealing | Weather-sealed, stated |
| Coating | UMC ultra multi-coating |
| Amazon reference | B093BN913R |
| EAN | 8809298887490 |
Samyang aims it at night skies: f/2.0 gathers light, and 99.1° takes in a wide sweep. Autofocus helps for landscapes; for stars, focus manually on a bright star.
Samyang states advanced weather sealing of the internal components.
The offer we read was from あたらしや商店, a Japanese seller. Check delivery time and returns before ordering.
At $558, it is the 5 cheapest of the 5 models in this category published here.
8.0/ 10
A capable sealed ultra-wide for Sony APS-C. On today’s listing, the Sony 11mm is cheaper and ships from the US.
photo equipment from the same category, at nearby prices. Only what all of them publish is shown: a column with holes compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Focal length | Aperture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samyang AF 12mm F2.0 (Sony E) | $558 | 12 mm | f/2.0 |
| Sony E 11mm F1.8 (SEL11F18) | $498 | 11 mm | f/1.8 |
| Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN (E) | $414 | 16 mm | f/1.4 |
| TTARTISAN 10mm F2 APS-C Manual | $169 | 10 mm | f/2 |
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $558 at the last reading. Listed is not the same as in stock: availability changes daily, and the buy box shows the live price.
Details checked on November 2, 2026.
Sony APS-C shooters who photograph night skies, interiors and tight landscapes.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for photo equipment and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
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