Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens for Sony NEX - BRAND NEW review

The Samyang 16 mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS is a really well-made construction. For a very sensible price of 1500 PLN you get a lens with interesting parameters, able to provide a sharp image across the frame, correcting most of optical aberrations in a proper way.

excellent image quality in the frame centre,, good image quality on the edge of the frame,, slight chromatic aberration – both lateral and longitudinal,, good correction of spherical aberration,, negligible astigmatism,, advantageous price/quality and price/ability ratios.

weak performance against bright light,, distinct vignetting at the maximum relative aperture.

Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens for Sony NEX - BRAND NEW review

Those looking for wide aperture lenses for the APS-C or smaller format camera need not continue looking at full frame lenses, that generally cost and weigh more now this lens is available.

Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens for Sony NEX - BRAND NEW review

In conclusion, we have once again taken a hard look a Samyang lens and determined that it delivers quite good image quality for a low price. And, as usual for these lenses, there are features lacking, including autofocus.

Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens for Sony NEX - BRAND NEW review

Handling and features This manual focus wide angle lens for APS-C format cameras, offers a fast f/2 maximum aperture for a budget launch price of around £419.

Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens for Sony NEX - BRAND NEW review

I have to say it is an amazingly sharp lens. The first time I used with my Fujifilm X-T10 I was at the Bronx Botanical Gardens I had this lens and the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 with me. I brought the 35mm with me just in case I didn’t like the results from the Samyang 16mm.