Samyang's premium carbon fibre cinema prime — the XEEN CF 16mm for PL mount production.
The Samyang XEEN CF 16mm T2.6 is a premium cinema prime from the XEEN CF (Carbon Fibre) series for PL mount. The CF designation indicates a carbon fibre housing that significantly reduces weight compared to standard XEEN lenses while maintaining cinema-grade build quality. At 16mm, it provides dramatic ultra-wide coverage for establishing shots and interiors.
Optical performance is excellent — XEEN quality with improved coatings over the standard XEEN line. The T2.6 rating is reasonably fast for an ultra-wide cinema prime. Focus breathing is well-controlled. Colour rendering matches across the XEEN CF set for consistent grading. The carbon fibre housing reduces weight without compromising rigidity or precision.
PL mount — professional cinema standard. Full-frame coverage. The 95mm front diameter matches the XEEN CF set for consistent matte box use — smaller than the 114mm standard XEEN. Weight is approximately 800 grams — significantly lighter than equivalent metal-housed cinema primes. Luminous markings for dark-set use. Geared focus and iris rings.
Limited used availability. Check geared ring smoothness and carbon fibre housing integrity. The XEEN CF represents the top of Samyang's cinema range — lighter and better finished than standard XEEN while maintaining optical quality. An excellent choice for productions that need cinema prime quality with reduced weight.