Samyang 16mm F2.8 Prima AutoFocus Sony FE Full Frame Camera Lens

The Samyang 16mm f/2.8 Prima AutoFocus lens for Sony FE full-frame cameras is a compact ultrawide-angle prime designed for landscapes, architecture, astrophotography, and creative perspectives. With its fast f/2.8 aperture, it performs well in low-light conditions while offering excellent depth-of-field control for dynamic wide shots.

Engineered with 1 High Refractive (HR), 3 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED), and 1 Aspherical element in 8 elements across 7 groups, this lens delivers sharpness across the frame, reduced distortion, and minimal chromatic aberration. The advanced UMC coating further enhances contrast and color accuracy by suppressing flare and ghosting.

The linear stepping motor (STM) ensures fast, accurate, and silent autofocus, making it equally suitable for stills and video. With a 7-bladed diaphragm, the lens produces smooth, natural bokeh when used for close-up or subject-isolating shots. Practical features include an AF/MF switch, weather-sealed construction for durability in challenging environments, and a USB-C port for firmware updates, ensuring long-term compatibility and performance.

Product Features in Detail

Samyang 16mm F2.8 Prima AutoFocus Sony FE Full Frame Camera Lens
Introducing the Prima Series, now expanded with the AF 16mm F2.8 P FE—an ultra-wide lens built for bold perspectives and everyday portability. Inspired by the Latin word Prima, meaning “First” and “Important,” this third-generation lens series continues to define excellence in modern lens design.

The AF 16mm F2.8 P FE delivers expansive views and immersive depth, making it ideal for travel, street, vlogging, and on-the-go content creation. Whether you're capturing sweeping landscapes, dramatic architecture, or spontaneous daily moments, this lens brings clarity and character to every frame.

Despite its ultra-wide field of view, the AF 16mm maintains a compact, lightweight build, measuring just 2.78 inches (70.5mm) in length and weighing only 7.3 oz (207g). Its minimum focusing distance of 12cm offers creative flexibility for semi-macro-style shots, allowing you to highlight small subjects with exceptional detail and dynamic depth.

Blending the Prima Series’ core values of Portability, Practicality, and Convenience, the AF 16mm F2.8 P FE is the go-to lens for creators seeking wide-angle performance in a sleek, travel-ready form.

Compact & Lightweight
Measuring just 2.78 inches in length and weighing only 7.3 oz, the AF 16mm F2.8 P FE is the go-to lens for creators on the move. Its ultra-wide angle makes it ideal for capturing expansive landscapes, bold architecture, and spontaneous street scenes—all while excelling in handheld setups, gimbals, and everyday content creation.

Perfect for Daily and Travel Shoots
Lightweight enough to carry all day, yet powerful enough to capture every moment—the ultra-wide AF 16mm F2.8 P FE is the perfect companion for everyday snapshots, vibrant street scenes, and breathtaking travel views, all without the bulk.

12cm Minimum Focus Distance
With an impressive minimum focusing distance of just 12cm, the AF 16mm F2.8 P FE captures subjects with clarity—even when they’re right in front of the lens. It preserves the wide-angle perspective while delivering sharp focus and exceptional detail at close range, making it perfect for creative, up-close compositions.

Semi-Macro (0.33x Magnification)
Capture dynamic wide-angle close-ups with rich detail.

Half-Macro on APS-C (24mm Equivalent)
Fill the frame with your subject while maintaining impressive wide-angle depth..

Micro-Pattern Rubber
Provides a textured grip that enhances control and comfort, reducing slippage during adjustments while offering durability and resistance to wear.

High-Strength Material
In-house engineered plastic made to reduce reflections and glare, prevent fingerprints and smudges, and enhances grip for smoother handling and optimal performance.

USB-C Port
For quick and convenient firmware updates, ensuring the lens stays up-to-date with the latest features and improvements, while also enabling faster data transfer for certain camera systems.

New Hood Design
Redesigned lens hood to effectively block unwanted light, reduce flare, and ghosting in challenging backlit situations.

AF/MF Switch
Easily toggle between Auto Focus (AF) and Manual Focus (MF) with a quick switch on the lens body—giving you full control when precision or creative focus is key.

Weather-Sealing
This lens has been tested in-house to meet IP5-level standards, which means it can handle limited dust exposure without affecting performance.
*May not resist dust in all environments or conditions.