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Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS

Canon EF

Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS

Focal length
16 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
585 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm
Length
89.4 mm
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At a Glance

On Canon EF cameras with an APS-C sensor, the 16 mm gives a 26 mm full-frame equivalent. Its f/2 aperture allows shorter shutter times in low light, and it focuses down to 20 cm. There is no autofocus. The wide-angle fits landscape, reportage and night sky photography.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Night sky

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.
  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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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
585 g (1.29 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm (7.87 in)
Length
89.4 mm (3.52 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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Which cameras does the Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS fit?

The Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 26 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.

Canon EF cameras

APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS compared

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

LensSamyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CSIrix 15mm F2.4Venus Laowa Aksen 17.5mm F1.7 5-10X Ultra Macro APOZeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15
Focal length16 mm15 mm17.5 mm15 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2.4f/1.7f/2.8
Weight585 g568 g570 g730 g
Filter diameter77 mm95 mm–95 mm
Min. focus distance20 cm28 cm–25 cm
Length89.4 mm100 mm127.5 mm135 mm
Autofocusnononono
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 585 g. It is 89.4 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.

Is the Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS a full-frame lens?

No, the Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 26 mm in full-frame terms.

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