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Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS

Nikon F (DX/FX)

Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS

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

Designed for APS-C cameras on Nikon F-Mount, this 16 mm wide-angle corresponds to 24 mm on full frame. It opens to f/2 and can only be focused manually. Built from 13 elements in 11 groups, it suits landscape, reportage and night sky work.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Night sky

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
  • 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
570 g (1.26 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm (7.87 in)
Length
86.9 mm (3.42 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 designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 24 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount 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
Weight570 g546 g570 g730 g
Filter diameter77 mm95 mm–95 mm
Min. focus distance20 cm28 cm–25 cm
Length86.9 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 570 g. It is 86.9 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 24 mm in full-frame terms.

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