Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 vs Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II

Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Viltrox

16mm f/1.8

f/1.8STM

Full specs

Samyang

16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II

f/2.2MF

Full specs

Pick the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 if

You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.2)
You want autofocus (STM): the Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II is manual focus only
You shoot full frame: the Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II is made for APS-C

Pick the Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

8 differences

Specifications that differ between the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 and the Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II
	Viltrox 16mm f/1.8	Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II
Brand	Viltrox	Samyang
Format	Full frame	APS-C
Max aperture	f/1.8 ½ stop faster	f/2.2
Diameter	not listed	83 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	0.2 m
Optical design	15 elements / 12 groups	13 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	STM	Manual focus
Weather sealing	Yes	not listed

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

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.

Our notes