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Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS

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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
115.4 mm
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At a Glance

The 16 mm for Sony E-Mount reaches a 24 mm full-frame equivalent on an APS-C sensor. Its f/2 aperture gathers a lot of light, and it focuses down to 20 cm. Focusing is manual. Landscapes, reportage and night sky work are natural uses.

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
615 g (1.36 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm (7.87 in)
Length
115.4 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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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 Sony E-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.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSamyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CSTTArtisan 17mm f/1.4Sony E 16mm F2.8 PancakeTTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air
Focal length16 mm17 mm16 mm17 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/1.4f/2.8f/1.8
Weight615 g248 g67 g–
Filter diameter77 mm40.5 mm49 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance20 cm20 cm24 cm18 cm
Length115.4 mm62 mm22.5 mm47 mm
Autofocusnonoyesyes
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 115.4 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 24 mm in full-frame terms.

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