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 Micro Four Thirds mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
A 16mm f/2.0 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies, 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
- Micro Four Thirds
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 32mm | 58.7° | 68.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 32mm on full frame, with a 58.7° horizontal and 68.1° 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 Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
