Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC vs Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Both are Canon EF-M prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC if
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is made for APS-C
Pick the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary if
- You need 1⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.6)
- You want autofocus (Stepping motor): the Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.3 m
- You want a compact lens: 92.3 mm vs 122 mm long
Spec differences
14 differences| Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC | Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.6
|
f/1.4
1⅔ stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
405 g
|
| Length |
122 mm
|
92.3 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
81.65 mm
|
72.2 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.25 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.1×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 11 groups
|
16 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2017
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF-M both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
More comparisons
Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS vs Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
focuses closer vs 1 stop faster
Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC vs T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II
covers full frame vs ½ stop faster
Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II vs Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
focuses closer vs 1⅓ stops faster
Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS vs T2.6 ED AS UMC
⅔ stop faster vs covers full frame