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Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS

16 mm · f/2 · Nikon F AF, Canon EF

The Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS is a 16 mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2 for the Nikon F AF, Canon EF, Fujifilm X mounts. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
16 mm
Max aperture
f/2
Mount
Nikon F AF
Designed for
1.53× crop

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
APS-C (1.5×)82.9°24 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)80.4°26 mm
Micro Four Thirds68.1°32 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/2.8f/5.6f/8f/11f/16
16 mm4.7 m2.4 m1.7 m1.2 m0.8 m

Circle of confusion 0.020 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
APS-C (24 MP)11.7 s @ f/220.4 s

Cameras that fit (437)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 1.53× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 25 mm.
Which cameras is the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS compatible with?
It fits Nikon D40, Nikon D40X, Nikon D50, Nikon D60, Nikon D70 and more (see the full list above).