Samyang CS SY16M-C 16mm
A bright f/2.0 maximum aperture and optics with two aspherical and one extra-low dispersion element produce sharp, flare-resistant images in this manual-focus wide-angle lens. The 24mm equivalent perspective and precise focus ring provide deliberate control for deep depth-of-field landscapes and low-light scenes. Astrophotographers and Nikon APS-C landscape shooters looking for an affordable, fast prime will find it a sturdy, no-compromise option.
Focal length 16mm
Aperture f/2
Mount Nikon F
Weight 583 g
af type Manual Focus
lens type wide-angle
57 Overall Score
Price R$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong aperture (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong macro (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong optical (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 16 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | UMC |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Manual Focus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samyang CS SY16M-C 16mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16mm | 18-140mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 583 | 315 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | Manual Focus | stepping motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samyang CS SY16M-C 16mm | 13.9 | 92.2 | 45.1 | 84.1 | 76.4 | 91.5 | 29.8 | 33.6 | 43.7 | 37.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 83.9 | 82.6 | 88.5 | 79.7 | 0 | 96.2 | 32 | 96.6 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.7 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.2 | 37.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.7 | 80.4 | 69.1 | 69 | 37.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88 | 83.1 | 50.3 | 90.2 | 85.7 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.7 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 86.9 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 98.1 | 77.1 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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