Sony FE 16 mm f/1.8 G vs Samyang 16 mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Landscape | Landscape Budget |
Price & Availability | ||
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Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 8 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.15 m | 0.2 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.25x | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 304 g | 583 g |
| Length | 73.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Diameter | 75 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2025 | 2013 |
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Comparing Sony FE 16 mm f/1.8 G (16 mm, f/1.8) and Samyang 16 mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS (16 mm, f/2).
Sony FE 16 mm f/1.8 G is the lightest at 304 g, Samyang 16 mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS weighs 583 g.
Sony FE 16 mm f/1.8 G offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.8, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Sony FE 16 mm f/1.8 G can focus closest at 0.15 m minimum focus distance.
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