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Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens for Canon EF-S Mount

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Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens for Canon EF-S Mount
Key Features
  • Canon EF-S Mount Lens
  • For APS-C Sized Image Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.0-22
  • 25.6mm Equivalency in 35mm Format
The 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens for Canon EF-S Mount from Rokinon is a manual focus wide-angle lens compatible with APS-C format DSLR digital cameras. It provides a 79.5° angle of view which translates into a 35mm format equivalency of 25.6mm. A fast maximum aperture of f/2.0 is effective in low light shooting and provides shallow depth of field. With two aspherical lens elements and one extra-low dispersion element, chromatic aberrations are minimized and sharp, color-accurate images are the result. UMC lens coating facilitates even light transmission and reduces ghosting and flare.
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Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 Overview

The 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens for Canon EF-S Mount from Rokinon is a manual focus wide-angle lens compatible with APS-C format DSLR digital cameras. It provides a 79.5° angle of view which translates into a 35mm format equivalency of 25.6mm. A fast maximum aperture of f/2.0 is effective in low light shooting and provides shallow depth of field. With two aspherical lens elements and one extra-low dispersion element, chromatic aberrations are minimized and sharp, color-accurate images are the result. UMC lens coating facilitates even light transmission and reduces ghosting and flare.

Wide angle focal length equivalent to 25.6mm in the 35mm format
Fast f/2.0 maximum aperture for effective low light shooting and shallow depth of field
Aspherical and Extra-low Dispersion lens elements reduce aberrations
UMC lens coating allows even light transmission and minimizes ghosting and flare
UPC: 084438761276

Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 Specs

Focal Length
16mm (35mm Equivalent: 25.6mm)
Aperture
Maximum: f/2
Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount
Canon EF-S
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Angle of View
79.5°
Minimum Focus Distance
7.9" / 20 cm
Optical Design
13 Elements in 11 Groups
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
77 mm (Front)
Dimensions
3.27 x 3.52" / 83.06 x 89.41 mm (Diameter x Length)
Weight
1.3 lb / 583 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.62 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.05 x 5.2 x 5.15"

Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 Reviews

A Night Photographer's Staple

By Jiri K
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-05-05

If you shoot astro and milky way, this is it! - It's nicely wide, even on a crop sensor - 2.0 is plenty fast to keep your ISO down and still avoid star trails - surprisingly sharp wide open and razor sharp 5.6 and up - focus ring has a long throw, is firm, yet buttery smooth. No creep - If you do infrared, there is no red dot, so you need to test focus - mine came with a petal hood - mine is a Pentax mount, so has no confirmation chip - this means no EXIF data other than lens focus distance is written - I use back-button focusing, so can easily focus even without chip Good lens, and for the money a total bargain. Image Quality wise it is on par with my Pentax 15/4 Limited

Meets/Exceeds Expectations

By Kerry
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-15

4.5 Stars. It works great with my K-S2 with the exception that it is hard to turn the F-stop ring while mounted to the camera (flash overhang of body is too close to lens, but that is a Pentax issue and not the lens). Was surprised, but ecstatic, how sharp my photos were shooting hand held in dusk lighting at F2.0. Not bothered by manual focus, but would appreciate at least an ability to project focus indication in the viewfinder so I didn't always have to use the external viewscreen to do my focusing. This is why I pull a half star back. Bought to use for Aurora shooting, haven't had a chance to test that, but feeling confident. Highly recommend for landscape style at the very least.

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Will this lense work on Canon RP with the adapter ...

Will this lense work on Canon RP with the adapter RF -?
Asked by: Hanh
The Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens for Canon EF-S Mount is an apsc lens and the Canon RP is full frame so it will crop the full frame sensor of the RP. Less than half of the available megapixels will be used, but the lens will work with the Canon EF RF adapter.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2023-07-06

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Will this lens work with my Rebel K2 35mm film camera?
Asked by: Lisa
This lens is for crop sensor cameras. It will vignette on a 35mm camera.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2019-08-01

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Will this lens work for a Canon 60D? If not, does anyone know of a lens that will and do the same thing?
Asked by: Anonymous
This lens is compatible with the Canon 60D. The 60D has an APS-C sensor and is compatible with all lenses that are designated EF and EF-S
Answered by: Lawrence C.
Date published: 2018-12-10

Hello! Does it work perfectly on an APSH 1.4 crop ...

Hello! Does it work perfectly on an APSH 1.4 crop sensor suck the 1DXii 4k mode?
Asked by: zaro
No, sorry it will not work perfectly. In fact, it would not work without severe vignetting. We are also of the opinion that it will not even mount on the camera since EF-S lenses are blocked from mounting on an EF mount cameras.
Answered by: Dennis L
Date published: 2019-02-07

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Greetings,Will this lense mount on Canon EOS (Rebel T3i)? I understand it is manual focus, I suspect manual exposure as well?much thanks,phil g
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 is compatible with the Canon EOS Rebel T3i, and will be a fully manual lens, including focus and exposure.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

I own this lens. Has anyone ever tried it on a FF ...

I own this lens. Has anyone ever tried it on a FF body? The reason I ask, is that it connects to the 7D at the red dot, not the white square. It takes great shots for astrophotography, no coma to my eye at all. I focus using live view, magnified, mirror lock up, and at ISO 1600, +1.5 EV, works great at new moon. Remote shutter release a must.
Asked by: Mark
This is an Canon EF-S lens, which means it is for cropped sensor cameras. It will not work with Canon Full Frame Cameras that have a EF mount. They are not compatible.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2019-05-28

hello! does this lens cover APSH sensor like the ...

hello! does this lens cover APSH sensor like the 1dxii 4k 1.4 crop?
Asked by: zaro
No, sorry it will not work perfectly. In fact, it would not work without severe vignetting. We are also of the opinion that it will not even mount on the camera since EF-S lenses are blocked from mounting on an EF mount cameras.
Answered by: Dennis L
Date published: 2019-02-07

How is does this lens perform in video mode? ...

How is does this lens perform in video mode? Looking for a budget option to the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 because I don't have a mirrorless camera.
Asked by: Ruben
This is a great choice when compared with the Sigma, but with two potential disadvantages. Its aperture is a little smaller than the Sigma's f/1.4, and this lens is manual-focus only, whereas the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 has autofocus capabilities.
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2021-03-19
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