Samyang AF 16mm F2.8 P FEvsTamron 12-20mm F2.8
AF 16mm F2.8 P FE
16mm / F2.8
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12-20mm F2.8
12-20mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the AF 16mm F2.8 P FE suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the 12-20mm F2.8 suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-20mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 12-20mm F2.8119.3mm long × 90mm diameter
AF 16mm F2.8 P FE left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 16mm F2.8 P FE | Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 12mm | +4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 16mm | 20mm | −4mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | — | 18cm | No data |
| Weight | — | 570g | No data |
| Length | — | 119.3mm | No data |
| Diameter | — | 90mm | No data |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 16mm F2.8 P FE relative to 12-20mm F2.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 16mm F2.8 P FE
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12-20mm F2.8
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