Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G vs Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 311 g lighter (304 g vs 615 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 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: 75 mm vs 115.4 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Vlogging, landscape, travel
Pick the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G | Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Rokinon
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
304 g
lighter
|
615 g
|
| Length |
75 mm
shorter
|
115.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
83 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
closer
|
0.2 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2025
|
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 FE 16mm F1.8 G
A wide-angle G prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture and an aperture ring. It has a dust and moisture resistant design and weighs about 304 g.
Pros
- Bright f/1.8
- Compact and light
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- Wide-angle perspective distortion
- Not as wide as 14mm lenses
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.
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