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Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC EF-M Mount Review

Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC

Main Features

  • 20mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • Weight: 497g / 1.09 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 83mm x 88mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.2m
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Samyang 20mm F1.8 Overview


Samyang 20mm F1.8 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF-M Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Samyang 20mm F1.8 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Samyang 20mm F1.8 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelAverage
StreetExcellent
WeddingFair
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeGood
Macro

Reasons to Buy Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Minimum focus distance of 0.2m / 7.9 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus


Lens Mount

Samyang 20mm F1.8 is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF-M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-M lenses are Canon M50 II, Canon M200 and Canon M6 MII.

Samyang 20mm F1.8 is also available in Canon EF , Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Samsung NX, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Samyang 20mm F1.8 has a maximum diameter of 83mm and total length of 88mm. It weighs 497g / 17.5 oz.

Samyang 20mm F1.8 has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Samyang 20mm F1.8:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Samyang 20mm F1.8 has a fixed focal length of 20mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 32mm.


Below are the 2 Ultra-Wideangle Prime type CEF-M mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D: 0.13x - (Compare)
  • Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2: 0.08x - (Compare)

Aperture

Samyang 20mm F1.8 has a max aperture of F1.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.

Optical Formula

Samyang 20mm F1.8's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 12 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • Two aspherical
  • 3 ED elements
  • Ultra Multi Coating

Lens Hood

Samyang 20mm F1.8 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Popular Comparisons of Samyang 20mm F1.8

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Samyang 20mm F1.8 amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Samyang 20mm F1.8 Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM Lens Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM
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APS-C / DX 105 g / 0.23 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS Lens Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 420 g / 0.92 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 16mm f2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens Samyang 16mm f2.0 ED AS UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 583 g / 1.28 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
7artisans 25mm F1.8 Lens 7artisans 25mm F1.8
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APS-C / DX 143 g / 0.31 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 10mm f2.8 ED AS NCS CS Lens Samyang 10mm f2.8 ED AS NCS CS
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APS-C / DX 580 g / 1.28 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 21mm F1.4 ED AS UMC CS Lens Samyang 21mm F1.4 ED AS UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 275 g / 0.61 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS Lens Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS
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APS-C / DX 260 g / 0.57 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
7artisans 12mm F2.8 Lens 7artisans 12mm F2.8
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APS-C / DX 295 g / 0.65 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo


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Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC Alternatives in Canon EF-M Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM Lens Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM
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APS-C / DX 105 g / 0.23 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM Lens Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
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APS-C / DX 130 g / 0.29 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 16mm f2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens Samyang 16mm f2.0 ED AS UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 583 g / 1.28 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 Lens Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2
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35mm FF 649 g / 1.43 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
7artisans 25mm F1.8 Lens 7artisans 25mm F1.8
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APS-C / DX 143 g / 0.31 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Kamlan 28mm F1.4 Lens Kamlan 28mm F1.4
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APS-C / DX 384 g / 0.84 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 21mm F1.4 ED AS UMC CS Lens Samyang 21mm F1.4 ED AS UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 275 g / 0.61 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo

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Samyang 20mm F1.8 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Samyang
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF-M
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 20mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.8
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 12
Special Elements Two aspherical + 3 ED elements, Ultra Multi Coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.2m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 497g
Diameter 83mm
Length 88mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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