Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS vs Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P
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 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
Pick the Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 408 g lighter (207 g vs 615 g)
- You want autofocus (Linear motor): the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.2 m
- You shoot full frame: the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS is made for APS-C
- You want a compact lens: 70.5 mm vs 115.4 mm long
Spec differences
13 differences| Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS | Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Rokinon
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
1 stop faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
615 g
|
207 g
lighter
|
| Length |
115.4 mm
|
70.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
83 mm
|
69.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
|
0.12 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.33×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 11 groups
|
8 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 16mm 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 AF 16mm f/2.8 P
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