2024-12-05 14:54Press release

New: Samyang AF 12mm F2 RF-S ultra-wide-angle lens for Canon APS-C

New: Samyang AF 12mm F2 RF-S, an ultra-wide-angle lens for Canon APS-C

The Transcontinenta group, distributor Samyang Benelux, proudly introduces the Samyang AF 12mm F2 RF-S, an ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Canon RF-S APS-C cameras.

The Samyang AF 12mm F2 RF-S lens is the first ultra-wide-angle lens in the RF-S line and is specifically designed for Canon RF-S cameras. This compact and lightweight autofocus lens marks an important milestone as Samyang's first RF-S lens. It offers the widest angle of view in the Canon RF-S lens range, making it an essential tool for any photographer.

Capture Every Moment More Broadly

The AF 12mm F2 RF-S is an ultra-wide-angle prime lens that is versatile for various photography styles, including landscape, architecture, astrophotography, and travel. This lens provides a dynamic and immersive shooting experience with its expansive field of view, while the bright aperture ensures stunning clarity even in low-light conditions. It is designed to harmonize beautifully with your camera body and weighs just 213g, making it lightweight and incredibly portable—an ideal companion for all your photographic adventures.

Unique features
  • Exceptional Resolution
    The AF 12mm F2 RF-S offers exceptional sharpness from corner to corner, making it a standout choice for photographers. With three extra-low dispersion (3 ED) elements and two aspherical lenses (1 H-ASP, 1 ASP), this lens effectively eliminates chromatic aberration, distortion, and sagittal coma. Perfect for capturing breathtaking night scapes, it ensures every detail shines beautifully.

  • Bright F2 Aperture for Outstanding Image Expression
    The large aperture of F2 enables clear image expression even in challenging low-light conditions. The shallow depth of field effectively separates the subject from the background, while the minimum focus distance of 0.2 meters allows for more dynamic image capture. This lens enhances your creative possibilities by providing a more pronounced background blur, along with a beautiful starburst effect created by the seven aperture blades.

  • Fast and Quite Auto Focus
    Equipped with a Samyang Linear STM (stepping motor), this lens offers impressive autofocus performance that is both silent and precise. You can effortlessly track your subject with speed and accuracy, ensuring you capture every unforgettable moment with ease.

  • Convenient Features and Premium Design
    This lens is compact and lightweight, measuring 57.2 mm in length and weighing 213 g, making it easy to carry for outdoor photography. It also offers excellent compatibility with tripods and gimbals, providing flexibility in your shooting setup. The lens boasts a sleek matte finish with an eye-catching red ring that enhances its aesthetic appeal when paired with your camera. Plus, the convenient AF/MF switch on the side allows you to effortlessly transition between autofocus and manual focus, adapting to any shooting scenario. Furthermore, the weather sealing protects the lens from light rain, snow, and dust

Price and availability

The Samyang AF 12mm F2.0 RF-S will be available from mid-January 2025 at official Samyang dealers in the Benelux. The recommended retail price is €429 including VAT.



About Transcontinenta Group

The Transcontinenta Group is one of the best value added distributors in Western Europe. We are a privately owned company and established in 1992 in the Netherlands. The Transcontinenta Group has offices in The Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. From there we distribute well-known and leading brands in the field of photography, video, sport optics and mobile connectivity. The wide range of brands and products we represent enables us to position them in a wide range of markets. From the novice amateur, professional photo studio to museums and government.


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Rob van Keulen
NEWSROOM MANAGER
Rob van Keulen