Overview

The Samsung NX 16mm f/2.4 Pancake is a compact, lightweight prime lens offering a 24mm equivalent field of view. Optically, it delivers excellent center sharpness wide open, with edges improving when stopped down to f/5.6 (BestLightPhoto). Distortion and vignetting are well-corrected in software, though uncorrected RAW files show significant barrel distortion and vignetting. Build quality is good with a metal mount, but the plastic body feels glossy. Autofocus is average in speed and noise, and manual focus is fly-by-wire without an AF/MF switch. It lacks image stabilization. This lens suits users seeking an affordable, sharp wide-angle prime for the discontinued Samsung NX system, especially for general photography rather than fast action (BestLightPhoto).