Elite Brands Inc DS16M-C
Its unified cine-style gear positions and dual-sided focus scales make it a seamless addition to a video rig, eliminating follow-focus re-adjustment when swapping lenses. The fast T2.2 aperture and 7.9-inch minimum focus distance enable strong subject separation on APS-C sensors, while the multi-coated glass and included petal hood provide practical flare control. This lens is best for independent filmmakers and videographers building an affordable, color-matched manual cinema set for Canon EF-S mount cameras.
Focal length 16mm
Weight 590 g
29 Overall Score
Price MX$7,899
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average build (19th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 16 |
Aperture
| Min Aperture | f/2.2 |
Build
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Elite Brands Inc DS16M-C | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 24-200mm | 16-50mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 590 | 590 | 290 | 570 | 107 | 560 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Brands Inc DS16M-C | 53.9 | 64.8 | 18.9 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 66.3 | 33.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 78.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 64.8 | 66.6 | 38.8 | 92.8 | 66.3 | 96.6 | 96.9 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.7 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.6 | 83.3 | 93.3 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 36.8 |
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