Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS vs Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.6)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.3 m
Pick the Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC if
- You shoot full frame: the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS is made for APS-C
Spec differences
9 differences| Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS | Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Rokinon
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
⅔ stop faster
|
f/2.6
|
| Weight |
610 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
114.2 mm
shorter
|
120.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
83 mm
|
81.65 mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 11 groups
|
14 elements / 11 groups
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS
This 16mm f/2.0 fast wide-angle prime lens from Rokinon fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC
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