Samyang CS SY16M-C 16mm
Samyang
56 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Street
Portrait
Travel
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Samyang CS SY16M-C 16mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | UMC | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.58 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Manual Focus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.21x★ |
Pros & Cons
Samyang CS SY16M-C 16mm
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.