Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR Fujinon vs Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS
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 | XF 16mm F2.8 R WR Fujinon | 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Samyang |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 16mm | 16mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0 (faster) |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Weight g | 155 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 49 | 77 |
| Length mm | 45.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 60.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.17 (closer focusing) | 0.2 |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Groups | n/a | 11 |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR Fujinon
A compact weather-resistant 24mm-equivalent prime for X-mount, weighing about 155 g. It takes 49mm filters and focuses as close as 0.17 m.
Pros
- Light at 155 g
- Weather resistant
- Close focus 0.17 m
- Compact
Cons
- f/2.8 is slow
- No stabilization
- Edges soft wide open
Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS
This 16mm f/2.0 APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens from Samyang fits Fujifilm X mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.