The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 and the Samyang 16mm f2.0 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Samyang 16mm f2.0 is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 with a length of 45mm, is 44mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 16mm f2.0 also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3's 61mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 weighs 130g, which means it is 453g (77%) lighter than the Samyang 16mm f2.0 which has a weight of 583g.
Filter Threads
The Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Samyang 16mm f2.0 has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 16mm f2.0:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 and the Samyang 16mm f2.0 has the same Canon EF-M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-M lenses are , and .
Samyang 16mm f2.0 is also available in Canon EF , Fujifilm X, Nikon F (DX), Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 has a focal range of 15-45mm and
3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
22.5-67.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samyang 16mm f2.0 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
