Lens Summary
Brand: Samyang
Also Known As: Samyang 16mm f/2
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Manual Focus
Lens Mount: Four Thirds, Fujifilm X, Canon EF, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony Alpha, Sony E, Samsung NX
Release Date: 2013-06-13
MSRP Price: $479
Made in: South Korea
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: Ultra wide angle, bright lens Samyang 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC CS was designed with utmost diligence. Its optical structure is based on 13 elements arranged in 11 groups. This includes one ED-type lens of extra low dispersion ratio, one optical glass aspherical lens and one hybrid aspherical. The lenses have multi-layer anti-reflective UMC coating which ensures very good transmission of light. Solid casing and the quality of workmanship aligned with excellent optical parameters make this lens an exceptionally attractive and user-friendly tool both for professional and amateur photographers.
Samyang 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC CS Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 16mm |
| Mount Type | Four Thirds, Fujifilm X, Canon EF, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony Alpha, Sony E, Samsung NX |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Maximim Aperture | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 13 |
| Lens Groups | 11 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 ED glass element, |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 aspheric element, 1 hybrid aspheric element |
| Nano Coating | No |
| Anti-Reflective Coating | No |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Manual Focus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | No |
| Silent Wave / UltraSonic Motor | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.20m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 83 x 89mm |
| Weight | 583g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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