Samyang CS SY16M-C 16mm
Samyang
58 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Canon
89 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Professional
Travel
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Street
Specifications
| Samyang CS SY16M-C 16mm | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | UMC | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.58 kg | 0.49 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Manual Focus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 239 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.2★ |
Pros & Cons
Samyang CS SY16M-C 16mm
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.