Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS vs Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Samyang
16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS
Verdict at a glance
- Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS | AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samyang | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Fisheye |
| Focal length | 16mm | 16mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | n/a | 1993 |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Elements | 13 | 8 |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.2 (closer focusing) | 0.25 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Weight g | n/a | 290.0 |
| Length mm | n/a | 57.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 63.0 |
Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS
Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 16mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.0, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
A full-frame fisheye that fills the frame with a 180-degree diagonal view. It uses screw-drive autofocus and has a built-in hood and no front filter thread.
Pros
- Full-frame 180-degree diagonal view
- Compact
- Close focus to 0.25m
Cons
- No front filter thread
- Screw-drive autofocus
- Strong fisheye distortion