Video samples

• http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/samsung-nx1/FULLRES/yvid_SAM_0161-C4K_Sample.MP4
• http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/samsung-nx1/FULLRES/yvid_SAM_0231-HQQuality.MP4

Test

There's no question that the Samsung 16-50mm ƒ/2-2.8 is an improvement over the 18-55mm kit lens; it's sharper, offers a wider aperture, and shows less distortion. Our concerns about chromatic aberration are less important now that cameras correct it in the creation of JPEGs, and RAW processing software can also correct for it.

http://slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=1668

The build quality of the 16-50mm f/2-2.8 lens is excellent and a good match for the NX1 camera. It has a metal barrel that is cool to touch and a very solid metal mounting plate. The inner barrel extends by just over 20 mm when the lens is zoomed in.

Internal focusing means the lens doesn't change length during focusing, which will please video shooters. In addition, the front element of the lens doesn't rotate, allowing easy use of angle-critical attachments like polarisers or graduated filters.

Autofocusing was generally fast, accurate and almost silent, which makes this lens a good choice if you want to shoot movies. It took approximately 0.8 seconds on average to rack from the closest focus to infinity.

The NX 16-50mm f/2-2.8 S ED OIS zoom lens is one of the company's sharpest lenses and an excellent match for the NX1. It's an ideal general-purpose lens for buyers of this camera.

http://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/lenses/other-ilc/samsung-nx-16-50mm-f-2-2.8-s-ed-ois-zoom-lens