Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G vs Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC

Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2025

FE 16mm F1.8 G

f/1.8304 g

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Samyang

16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC

f/2.6MF

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Pick the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G if

You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.6)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.3 m
You want a compact lens: 75 mm vs 122.1 mm long
Our notes say it suits: Vlogging, landscape, travel

Pick the Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G and the Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC
	Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G	Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC
Brand	Sony	Samyang
Max aperture	f/1.8 1 stop faster	f/2.6
Weight	304 g	not listed
Length	75 mm shorter	122.1 mm
Diameter	73.8 mm slimmer	81.65 mm
Filter thread	67 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.15 m closer	0.3 m
Max magnification	0.25×	not listed
Optical design	not listed	14 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Released	2025	not listed

5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Format: Full frame 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.