Overview

The Samyang 12mm f/2.8 Fisheye is a fully manual lens offering a unique stereographic projection that is wider than typical fisheyes. Optically, it delivers impressive center sharpness, especially on high-megapixel cameras, but corner sharpness can suffer on Sony sensors due to protective layers. Build quality is solid and compact, though the plastic lens cap fits loosely. It excels for creative landscape and astrophotography, with a close focus of 20cm enabling dramatic perspectives. Best suited for manual-focus shooters seeking extreme wide-angle effects.