Samyang CS SY16M-C 16mm
Samyang
56 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Samyang CS SY16M-C 16mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | UMC | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.58 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Manual Focus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Samyang CS SY16M-C 16mm
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.
