Yongnuo 16mm F/1.8 DA DSM

Wide-angle prime lens • Digital era

Announced:
· November 2022
Production status:
● In production
Country of design:
· PRC (People's Republic of China)
Original name:
· Ynlens YN16mm F1.8 DA DSM
Class:
· Fast APS-C-format wide-angle prime lens

Abbreviations

DA	The lens is designed for APS-C digital mirrorless cameras.
DSM	The lens is equipped with Digital Stepping Motor.

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	APS-C
Focal length:	16mm
Speed:	F/1.8
Lens construction:	10 elements in 8 groups
Lens construction:	1 ASPH, 1 LD, 1 ED, 2 HR
Mount:	Sony E
Diagonal angle of view:	82.9° (Sony NEX/a/ZV APS-C)
35mm equivalent focal length and speed:
35mm equivalent focal length:	24.5mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/2.8 (in terms of depth of field)
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Automatic
Aperture control:	None; the aperture is controlled from the camera
Number of blades:	7 (seven)
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	0.17m
Magnification ratio:	1:6.67
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (MF)
Autofocus motor:	Stepping motor
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Focus mode selector:	AF - MF
Manual focus override in autofocus mode:	Determined by the camera
Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS):
Built-in OIS:	-
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	273g
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀64×69mm
Weather sealing:	Water-resistant mount
Fluorine coating:	-
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 58mm
Lens hood:	LH-56 T - Bayonet-type petal-shaped
Teleconverters:	Not available

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

From the editor

A budget wide-angle lens with a moderately complex optical formula for lenses of this class and an ascetic body: the only control elements are a manual focusing ring that takes up half of the barrel, a focus mode switch and a function button. The advantages of the lens include a high speed of F/1.8 for lenses of this class, as well as a short closest focusing distance of 0.17m, which allows you to take close-ups with an unusual perspective. The DSM stepping motor is responsible for smooth, fast and quiet autofocus. Moderate weight makes the lens a good choice for casual or travel photography. There is a USB Type C connector at the rear of the lens, which can be used to update the lens firmware.

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■Sony E mount (9)
Samyang AF 14mm F/2.8 FE akaRokinon AF 14mm F/2.8 FE	Pro	2016 ●	compare	0	5
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 5 · Older model (2016) · Full frame · Slower · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.20m vs 0.17m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:8.33 vs 1:6.67) · No focus mode selector · Much heavier (505g vs 273g) · Much larger (97.5mm vs 69mm) · Lens mount is not weather-sealed · No filter thread · Built-in lens hood HIDE
Samyang AF 18mm F/2.8 FE • ⌀58 akaRokinon AF 18mm F/2.8 FE	Pro	2019 ●	compare	1	2
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (2019) · Full frame · Slower · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.17m) · Smaller magnification (1:11.11 vs 1:6.67) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (145g vs 273g) · Slightly smaller (60.5mm vs 69mm) · Lens mount is not weather-sealed HIDE
Sigma 14mm F/1.8 DG HSM \| A	Pro	2018 ●	compare	0	3
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 3 · Older model (2018) · Full frame · More complex optical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.27m vs 0.17m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:9.8 vs 1:6.67) · Hyper Sonic Motor instead of Stepping motor · Much heavier (1170g vs 273g) · Much larger (152mm vs 69mm) · No filter thread · Built-in lens hood HIDE
Sigma 17mm F/4 DG [DN] \| C • ⌀55	Pro	2023 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Full frame · Much slower · Has aperture ring · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.12m vs 0.17m) · Larger magnification (1:3.6 vs 1:6.67) · Slightly lighter (220g vs 273g) · Smaller (50.8mm vs 69mm) · Smaller filter size (55mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Sigma 14mm F/1.4 DG DN \| A	Pro	2023 ●	compare	3	4
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 4 · Full frame · Slightly faster · More complex optical design · Has aperture ring · More diaphragm blades (11 vs 7) · Larger closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.17m) · Smaller magnification (1:11.9 vs 1:6.67) · High-response Linear Actuator instead of Stepping motor · Much heavier (1160g vs 273g) · Much larger (151.9mm vs 69mm) · Weather-sealed lens barrel · Fluorine coating · No filter thread · Built-in lens hood HIDE
Sony FE 14mm F/1.8 GM [SEL14F18GM]	Pro	2021 ●	compare	3	3
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 3 · Full frame · Has aperture ring · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.17m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:10 vs 1:6.67) · XD Linear Motor instead of Stepping motor · Much heavier (460g vs 273g) · Much larger (99.8mm vs 69mm) · Weather-sealed lens barrel · Fluorine coating · No filter thread · Built-in lens hood HIDE
Sony FE 16mm F/1.8 G [SEL16F18G] • ⌀67	Pro	2025 ●	compare	3	1
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2025) · Full frame · More complex optical design · Has aperture ring · More diaphragm blades (11 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.15m vs 0.17m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:6.67) · XD Linear Motor instead of Stepping motor · Slightly heavier (304g vs 273g) · Weather-sealed lens barrel · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (67mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Viltrox AF 16mm F/1.8 ASPH ED IF STM • ⌀77	Pro	2023 ●	compare	3	3
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 3 · Full frame · More complex optical design · Has aperture ring · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.27m vs 0.17m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:10 vs 1:6.67) · Much heavier (550g vs 273g) · Much larger (103mm vs 69mm) · Weather-sealed lens barrel · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (77mm vs 58mm) HIDE
ZEISS Batis Distagon T* 18mm F/2.8 • E77	Pro	2016 ●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Older model (2016) · Full frame · Slower · Floating element system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.17m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:9.5 vs 1:6.67) · Linear motor instead of Stepping motor · No focus mode selector · Heavier (330g vs 273g) · Slightly larger (80mm vs 69mm) · Weather-sealed lens barrel · Larger filter size (77mm vs 58mm) HIDE

■Sony E mount (5) · APS-C
Sigma 16mm F/1.4 DC DN \| C • ⌀67	Pro	2017 ●	compare	0	3
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 3 · Older model (2017) · Slightly faster · More complex optical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.17m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:9.9 vs 1:6.67) · No focus mode selector · Much heavier (405g vs 273g) · Larger (92.3mm vs 69mm) · Larger filter size (67mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Sirui Sniper AF 16mm F/1.2 • ⌀58	Pro	2024 ●	compare	1	4
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 4 · Faster · More diaphragm blades (13 vs 7) · Larger closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.17m) · No focus mode selector · Much heavier (384g vs 273g) · Larger (94.3mm vs 69mm) · Lens mount is not weather-sealed HIDE
Sony E 16mm F/2.8 [SEL16F28] • ⌀49 • Pancake lens		2010 ●	compare	4	3
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 3 · Older model (2010) · Slower · Simpler optical design · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.24m vs 0.17m) · Smaller magnification (1:12.82 vs 1:6.67) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (65g vs 273g) · Much smaller (23mm vs 69mm) · Pancake lens · Lens mount is not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 58mm) · Lens hood is not available HIDE
Sony E 15mm F/1.4 G [SEL15F14G] • ⌀55	Pro	2022 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly wider angle of view · Slightly faster · Has aperture ring · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.20m vs 0.17m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:8.33 vs 1:6.67) · Linear motor instead of Stepping motor · Slightly lighter (219g vs 273g) · Weather-sealed lens barrel · Smaller filter size (55mm vs 58mm) HIDE
TTArtisan AF 14mm F/3.5 ASPH ED • ⌀39	Pro	2025 ●	compare	4	2
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2025) · Slightly wider angle of view · Much slower · Has aperture ring · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.17m) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (98g vs 273g) · Much smaller (32mm vs 69mm) · Lens mount is not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (39mm vs 58mm) HIDE

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