Sony E 16mm F2.8 vs Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 16mm F2.8 if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.3 m
- You want a compact lens: 22.5 mm vs 122.1 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Street, casual wide, travel
Pick the Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC if
- You shoot full frame: the Sony E 16mm F2.8 is made for APS-C
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony E 16mm F2.8 | Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/2.6
|
| Weight |
67 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
22.5 mm
shorter
|
122.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
62 mm
slimmer
|
81.65 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.24 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.08×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
14 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2010
|
not listed
|
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
Sony E 16mm F2.8
A pancake wide-angle prime for APS-C E-mount with an f/2.8 aperture, weighing about 67 g. It gives roughly a 24mm equivalent view.
Pros
- Pancake size
- Wide view
- Very light at about 67 g
Cons
- Wide-angle distortion
- Softer corners at f/2.8
Our notes
Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC
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