Quick answer
The Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 16mm at f/2.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
Samyang 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 Canon EF mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 16mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 11 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS?
At 16mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 16mm | 96.7° | 107° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 26mm | 70.2° | 80.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS?
It is a fixed 16mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 16mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 26mm on full frame, with a 70.2° horizontal and 80.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
