Samyang Canon EF-M mount Ultra-wide prime
Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC
Quick answer
The Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 16mm at f/2.6 for the Canon EF-M mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- APS-C (26mm equiv.)
- 11 Canon EF-M cameras
- Focal
- 16mm
- Aperture
- f/2.6
- Min focus
- 0.3m
- AF motor
- None
What 16mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.6× → 26mm
- 80.4° 70.2° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 16mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorSamyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 16mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.6
- Format coverage
- Full frame
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 11 groups
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- None
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
Physical
- Length
- 122 mm
- Diameter
- 81.65 mm
General
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Canon EF-M
- Lens type
- Prime
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC?
At 16mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC use?
It uses the Canon EF-M mount, so it fits Canon EF-M cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC?
It is a fixed 16mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.6. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC 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/2.6.
What is the Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC 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 T2.6 ED AS UMC fit?
Any Canon EF-M-mount camera, including Canon EOS M, Canon EOS M10, Canon EOS M100, Canon EOS M2, and Canon EOS M200 and 6 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF-M from other brands
All Canon EF-M lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
