Samyang Micro Four Thirds mount Ultra-wide prime
Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II
Quick answer
The Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 16mm at f/2.2 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- APS-C (24mm equiv.)
- 68 Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Focal
- 16mm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
- Filter
- 77mm
- Min focus
- 0.2m
- AF motor
- None
What 16mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 24mm
- 84.1° 73.7° 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 T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 16mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.2
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 11 groups
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- None
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
Physical
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Diameter
- 83 mm
General
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Lens type
- Prime
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II?
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 T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II 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 T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II?
It is a fixed 16mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.2. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II 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/2.2.
What is the Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 24mm on full frame, with a 73.7° horizontal and 84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II 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 63 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
