Samsung 16mm f/2.4 NX i-Function Pancake Lens

Samsung 16mm f/2.4 NX i-Function Pancake Lens Handling and features

The lens barrel is constructed from high quality plastics with a metal lens mount. It has a shiny smooth finish and a blue metallic ring between the lens body and manual focus ring, which extends halfway down the lens barrel. It makes a pocketable compact combination with the Samsung NX200 body used for testing due to it only being 24mm long.

Focusing isn't performed internally, but the 43mm filter thread doesn't rotate, which makes this lens ideal for use with graduated and polarising filters. Focus speeds are quick and the thin manual focus ring offers a little resistance. In manual focus mode the screen instantly magnifies the centre section of the image, making fine adjustments straightforward. An i-Function button on the side of the lens provides quick access to a number of functions that can be customised in the camera menu.

The minimum focus distance of 18cm allows for close-up shooting and is perfect for taking pictures in claustrophobic environments.

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