Nikon Nikkor AF 16 mm f/2.8D Fish Eye vs Samyang 16 mm T2.6 ED AS UMC VDSLR
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Landscape | Landscape |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.6 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.25 m | 0.3 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 290 g | 530 g |
| Length | 57 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Diameter | 63 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Filter Thread | - | - |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 1993 | 2017 |
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Comparing Nikon Nikkor AF 16 mm f/2.8D Fish Eye (16 mm, f/2.8) and Samyang 16 mm T2.6 ED AS UMC VDSLR (16 mm, f/2.6).
Nikon Nikkor AF 16 mm f/2.8D Fish Eye is the lightest at 290 g, Samyang 16 mm T2.6 ED AS UMC VDSLR weighs 530 g.
Samyang 16 mm T2.6 ED AS UMC VDSLR offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/2.6, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Nikon Nikkor AF 16 mm f/2.8D Fish Eye can focus closest at 0.25 m minimum focus distance.
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