Overview

The Samyang 16mm F2 offers excellent center sharpness even wide open, with peak performance around f/4. Edge sharpness is decent but improves on stopping down. Build quality is solid with a smooth manual focus ring, though the exterior is plastic. It is manual focus only and does not communicate with the camera. The lens is designed for APS-C sensors, with significant vignetting on full frame. It suits enthusiasts who want an affordable, compact wide-angle prime for manual focus work, especially for video or landscape photography.