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Samyang 14mm f/2.8 MK2 14mm
Autofocus and a bright f/2.8 aperture in a weather-sealed 14mm prime set this Micro Four Thirds lens apart for low-light and outdoor work. A de-click aperture, damped focus throw, and infinity focus lock make it equally adept for video and astrophotography. It’s best for astrophotographers and hybrid shooters needing a rugged, fast wide-angle with precise manual controls.
Focal length 14mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 692 g
af type Autofocus
lens type Ultra Wide-Angle
47 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Ultra Wide-Angle |
| Focal Length Min | 14 |
| Focal Length Max | 14 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Coating | UMC |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samyang 14mm f/2.8 MK2 14mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 14mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 13mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 692 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 415 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | Ultra Wide-Angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samyang 14mm f/2.8 MK2 14mm | 54.5 | 86.1 | 36.3 | 8.3 | 63.5 | 83.7 | 34.2 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 88.3 | 96.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 81.3 |
Usage Scores
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