Fujinon MK-R 50-135mm T2.9 vs Samyang 12mm f2 NCS CS
It's a trade-off
The short answer
The Samyang 12mm f2 NCS CS and Fujinon MK-R 50-135mm T2.9 differ mainly in focal length — 12mm versus 50-135mm — so the right choice comes down to the field of view you want rather than one lens outperforming the other. The Samyang 12mm f2 NCS CS offers a lower used price (£697.32 less), a wider f/2 aperture and a lighter body (835g less). Both share a compatible lens mount.
Our take: If you're unsure, the Samyang 12mm f2 NCS CS is the safer value pick — step up to the Fujinon MK-R 50-135mm T2.9 only if you want more reach (50-135mm).
Which should you buy?
It really comes down to field of view — 12mm versus 50-135mm — pick the one that frames what you shoot.
Choose the
Samyang 12mm f2 NCS CS
…if you want:
- A broader field of view (12mm)
- A lower used price (£697.32 less)
- A wider f/2 aperture
- A lighter body (835g less)
Full specifications
| Fujinon MK-R 50-135mm T2.9 | Samyang 12mm f2 NCS CS |
|---|---|
| Price £762.32used on eBay | Price £65used on eBay Cheaper |
| BrandFujifilm | BrandSamyang |
Sensor Format
| Sensor Format
|
Mount
| Mount
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| CategoryStandard | CategoryUltra Wide |
| Use Case FilmmakingVideographyPortrait | Use Case ArchitecturalAstroLandscapeLow LightTravel |
| Focal Length50mm - 135mm | Focal Length12mm |
| Angle of View31.7° - 11.8° | Angle of View98.9° |
| Aperture f/2.9 (max)f/2.9 (min) | Aperture f/2 (max)f/22 (min) Wider aperture |
| Blades9 Smoother bokeh | Blades6 |
| Circular ApertureYes | Circular ApertureYes |
| Min Focus Distance1.2m | Min Focus Distance0.2m |
| Max Magnification0.12x | Max MagnificationN/A |
| Filter Diameter82mm | Filter Diameter67mm |
| Weight1080g | Weight245g Lighter |
| StabilizationNo (relies on camera) | StabilizationNo (relies on camera) |
| Auto FocusNo | Auto FocusNo |
| Release Date2017 | Release Date2014 |
| View full detailsFujinon MK-R 50-135mm T2.9 | View full detailsSamyang 12mm f2 NCS CS |
Lenny's verdict
