The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 16mm f2.0 and the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR 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 Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR 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 Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR's 60mm 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. Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR weighs 155g, 73% (428g) lighter than the Samyang 16mm f2.0's weight of 583g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Samyang 16mm f2.0 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang 16mm f2.0:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang 16mm f2.0 and the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Samyang 16mm f2.0 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Nikon F (DX), Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16mm but while Samyang 16mm f2.0 has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR's widest aperture value is
F2.8.