Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC
The Samyang 16mm f/2.0 is a 16mm f/2 lens designed for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax K mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Samyang 16mm f/2.0
Key Features — Samyang 16mm f/2.0
16mm f/2.0 Wide-Angle Prime: A fixed 16mm focal length with a fast f/2.0 maximum aperture gives APS-C shooters a bright, wide field of view for landscapes, architecture, and low-light work.
APS-C Format Coverage: Designed specifically for APS-C sensors, delivering an image circle sized for crop-sensor cameras without vignetting on compatible bodies.
Manual Focus Only: A dedicated manual focus ring offers precise, deliberate control suited to videographers, landscape photographers, and anyone who prefers hands-on focusing.
Multi-Mount Availability: Available in Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, and Pentax K mounts, making it compatible with a wide range of camera systems.
ED and AS Optical Elements: Extra-low Dispersion and Aspherical elements work together to reduce chromatic aberration and distortion across the frame.
UMC Lens Coating: Ultra Multi-Coating minimizes flare and ghosting, helping to maintain contrast and color accuracy when shooting toward strong light sources.
Lens Specifications — Samyang 16mm f/2.0
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Astrophotography, Travel |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle |
| Format | APS-C |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 16mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax K |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 77mm |
| Weight | 583g |
Description — Samyang 16mm f/2.0
The Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC is a wide-angle prime built for APS-C format cameras, offering a fixed 16mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.0. It is a manual focus lens with no autofocus capability, placing full control of focus in the photographer's hands — a characteristic that works well for deliberate, considered shooting styles such as landscape, architecture, and video work. The lens is offered across five mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, and Pentax K, making it one of the more broadly compatible options in its category.
A 77mm filter thread allows straightforward use of standard filter accessories. At 583g, the lens strikes a balance between build quality and portability. There is no image stabilization, so users working in challenging light conditions will need to compensate through technique or support equipment.
For photographers seeking a fast, wide prime with manual control and broad mount availability, the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 is a focused, no-frills option worth serious consideration.
Pros — Samyang 16mm f/2.0
- ✓Fast f/2.0 maximum aperture for a wide-angle APS-C prime
- ✓Available in five mount options: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, and Pentax K
- ✓77mm filter thread is a widely compatible standard size
Cons — Samyang 16mm f/2.0
- ✗No autofocus — fully manual focus only, which may not suit all photographers
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring careful technique in lower light
- ✗APS-C-only format limits use on full-frame camera bodies
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Samyang 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC lens review with samples — Christopher Frost