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Rokinon 16M-C 16mm f/2.0 Canon EF Wide Angle Lens

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Expand Your Vision: Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 Aspherical Wide Angle Lens Capture stunning landscapes and architectural shots with the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 Aspherical Wide Angle Lens. Designed for APS-C cameras, this lens delivers exceptional sharpness and clarity, even in the corners of your images. Spec...

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Overview

Expand Your Vision: Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 Aspherical Wide Angle Lens

Capture stunning landscapes and architectural shots with the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 Aspherical Wide Angle Lens. Designed for APS-C cameras, this lens delivers exceptional sharpness and clarity, even in the corners of your images.

Specifications:

  • Focal Length: 16mm
  • Aperture: f/2.0
  • Lens Elements/Groups: 13 elements in 11 groups
  • Aspherical Elements: 2
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Angle of View (APS-C): 83.1 degrees

Key Features

Ultra wide angle 16mm lens

Focal Length: 16mm, Minimum Focusing Distance : 7.9 inches (0.2m)

Large f/2.0 aperture for low light photography and night street shooting

Designed for cameras with cropped APS-C image sensors, Includes Removable lens hood and takes 77mm filters

Available for Canon EOS, Nikon, Sony Alpha, Pentax, Micro 4/3, Sony E-Mount, Canon M, Fuji X, and Samsung NX.Optical Construction: 13 Glass

Specifications

Focal Length
16mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.0
Minimum Focusing Distance
7.9 inches (0.2m)
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Sensor Compatibility
APS-C
Filter Size
77mm
Optical Construction
13 Glass Elements
Included Accessories
Removable Lens Hood

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features an ultra-wide 16mm focal length ideal for capturing expansive landscapes and architectural shots.
  • Offers a large f/2.0 aperture, making it excellent for low-light photography and night street shooting.
  • Designed specifically for cameras with cropped APS-C image sensors, optimizing its performance for this format.
  • Includes a removable lens hood to help reduce flare and ghosting from extraneous light sources.
  • Accepts 77mm filters, allowing for creative control and protection of the front element.
  • Boasts a close minimum focusing distance of 7.9 inches (0.2m) for dynamic close-up wide-angle shots.
  • Constructed with 13 glass elements in its optical design for potential image quality.

👎 Cons

  • This lens is designed for manual focus only, which may not be ideal for fast-moving subjects or users preferring autofocus.
  • It is specifically designed for APS-C image sensors, limiting its use and field of view on full-frame cameras.
  • The f/2.0 aperture, while wide, may not be as fast as some f/1.4 or f/1.8 prime lenses available for low-light.
  • Filter threads are 77mm, which might require purchasing new filters if current ones are a different size.
  • While optically constructed with 13 glass elements, the specific types of glass elements (e.g., aspherical, ED) are not detailed.
  • The lens is tailored for Canon EF mount, requiring specific mounts for other camera systems as mentioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

This lens is an ultra-wide 16mm, making it ideal for capturing wide landscapes, architectural shots, and its large f/2.0 aperture also makes it suitable for low-light and night street photography.
No, this Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 lens is specifically designed for cameras with cropped APS-C image sensors.
The minimum focusing distance for this lens is 7.9 inches (0.2m), allowing for relatively close-up wide-angle shots.
This lens is designed to take 77mm filters, offering options for creative effects or protection.
Yes, the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 lens includes a removable lens hood to help control flare.

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