Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS vs Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.2)
Pick the Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
4 differences| Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS | Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Rokinon
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2.2
|
| Weight |
610 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
114.2 mm
|
not listed
|
10 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, diameter, filter thread, min focus distance, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
- Diameter
- 83 mm both
- Filter thread
- 77 mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.2 m both
- Optical design
- 13 elements / 11 groups 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 T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II
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