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Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS vs T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II

Both are Canon EF-M prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the 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 T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

3 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS and the Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II
f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II
Max aperture
f/2 ⅓ stop faster
f/2.2
Weight
615 g
not listed
Length
115.3 mm
not listed
11 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, diameter, filter thread, min focus distance, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Samyang both
Mount
Canon EF-M 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

Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS

Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS: an APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens with a 16mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.0, made for Canon EF-M mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environme...

Our notes

Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II

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