Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS vs Viltrox 16mm f/1.8
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
Viltrox
16mm f/1.8
Verdict at a glance
- Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 is faster by 0.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS | 16mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samyang | Viltrox |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 16mm | 16mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Elements | 13 | 15 |
| Filter mm | 77 | 77 |
| Min focus m | 0.2 | n/a |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Af motor | n/a | STM |
| Weather sealed | n/a | Yes |
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.
Viltrox 16mm f/1.8
Viltrox 16mm f/1.8: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 16mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.