Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II vs Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Both are Canon EF-M prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.25 m
Pick the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.2)
- You want autofocus (Stepping motor): the Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II is manual focus only
Spec differences
13 differences| Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II | Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.2
|
f/1.4
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
405 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
92.3 mm
|
| Diameter |
83 mm
|
72.2 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
closer
|
0.25 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.1×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 11 groups
|
16 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2017
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF-M both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both