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Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS vs Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC

Both are Sony E 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
Specifications that differ between the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS and the Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC
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
615 g
not listed
Length
115.4 mm shorter
122.1 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
Sony E 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

Rokinon 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 Sony E 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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