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Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS

Canon EF-M

Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS

Focal length
16 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
615 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm
Length
115.3 mm

At a Glance

Used on Canon EF-M, this 16 mm prime gives a 26 mm full-frame equivalent view on an APS-C sensor. It opens to f/2 and is focused manually. The bright wide-angle suits landscapes, reportage and night sky photography.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Night sky

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
16 mm
Max. focal length
16 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
13
Groups
11
Weight
615 g (1.36 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm (7.87 in)
Length
115.3 mm (4.54 in)
Diameter
83 mm (3.27 in)

Manufacturer data: lksamyang.com, rokinon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS fit?

The Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS fits all Canon EF-M cameras. There its field of view equals 26 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 1.6).

Canon EF-M cameras

Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF-M lenses.

LensSamyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CSTTArtisan 17mm f/1.4Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | ContemporarySamyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 14mm F2.8 II
Focal length16 mm17 mm16 mm14 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/1.4f/1.4f/2.8
Weight615 g248 g405 g695 g
Filter diameter77 mm40.5 mm67 mm–
Min. focus distance20 cm20 cm25 cm28 cm
Length115.3 mm62 mm92 mm122 mm
Autofocusnonoyesno
Image stabilizationnononono
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Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS: FAQ

Does the Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS have autofocus?

No, the Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS have image stabilization?

No, the Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS weigh?

The Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS weighs 615 g. It is 115.3 mm long with a diameter of 83 mm.

What filter size does the Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS use?

The Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS is 20 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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