Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS vs Viltrox 16mm f/1.8
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- You want autofocus (STM): the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS is manual focus only
- You shoot full frame: the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS is made for APS-C
Spec differences
10 differences| Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS | Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Viltrox
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
610 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
114.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
83 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 11 groups
|
15 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
STM
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
- Filter thread
- 77 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS
A 16mm f/2.0 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Viltrox 16mm f/1.8
The Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 16mm at f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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