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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 $449
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
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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 S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 14mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 692 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 413 | 515 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | Ultra Wide-Angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samyang 14mm f/2.8 MK2 14mm | 54.9 | 86.4 | 35.6 | 8.2 | 63 | 84.1 | 34.1 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 99.6 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 98.9 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.9 | 78.4 | 73.9 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.8 | 95.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 96 | 92.5 |
Price
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