Samyang 16 mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS vs Sirui Sniper 16 mm f/1.2
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Landscape | Landscape Budget |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/1.2 |
| Aperture Blades | 8 | 13 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.2 m | 0.3 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | 0.06x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 583 g | 384 g |
| Length | 83 mm | 95.4 mm |
| Diameter | 89.4 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2013 | 2024 |
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Comparing Samyang 16 mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS (16 mm, f/2) and Sirui Sniper 16 mm f/1.2 (16 mm, f/1.2).
Sirui Sniper 16 mm f/1.2 is the lightest at 384 g, Samyang 16 mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS weighs 583 g.
Sirui Sniper 16 mm f/1.2 offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.2, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Samyang 16 mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS can focus closest at 0.2 m minimum focus distance.
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