Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC vs T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the T2.6 ED AS UMC if
- You shoot full frame: the T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II is made for APS-C
Pick the T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.2 vs f/2.6)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.3 m
Spec differences
7 differences| T2.6 ED AS UMC | T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II | |
|---|---|---|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.6
|
f/2.2
½ stop faster
|
| Length |
120.9 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
81.65 mm
|
83 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.2 m
closer
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 11 groups
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Samyang both
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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1⅔ stops faster vs covers full frame
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1⅓ stops faster vs focuses closer
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1⅔ stops faster vs covers full frame
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1⅓ stops faster vs focuses closer
Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS vs Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC
⅔ stop faster vs covers full frame
Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS vs Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II
Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS: ⅓ stop faster