Samyang 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS
Professional wide-angle prime with advanced optics for Landscape, architecture, low-light photography.
Wide-angle prime lens f/2.0 e-mount
Lens Review: Samyang 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS
The Samyang 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS is a manual focus wide-angle prime lens designed for APS-C format DSLR and mirrorless cameras. With a 79.5° angle of view, it provides a 35mm equivalent focal length of approximately 25.6mm. The fast f/2.0 maximum aperture is effective in low-light situations and allows for shallow depth-of-field control. The optical design includes one extra-low dispersion element and two aspherical elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, resulting in sharp, color-accurate images. Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) is applied to reduce flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and color fidelity.
Specifications
Lens type
Wide-angle prime lens
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length
16 mm
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Canon EF-M, Canon EF-S, Four Thirds, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF, Samsung NX, Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sony E (NEX)
Maximum aperture
f/2.0
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
Yes
Number of diaphragm blades
8
Optical construction
13 elements in 11 groups (1 ED element, 2 aspherical elements)
Minimum focusing distance
0.2 m (7.87 in)
Maximum magnification
0.13x
Filter size
77 mm
Dimensions
83 mm (diameter) x 89 mm (length)
Weight
583 g (1.28 lbs)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
landscape, architecture
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