Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 vs Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 70 g lighter (500 g vs 570 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.28 m
- You want a compact lens: 97.5 mm vs 122.1 mm long
Pick the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
8 differences| Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 | Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Rokinon
|
| Weight |
500 g
lighter
|
570 g
|
| Length |
97.5 mm
shorter
|
122.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
86 mm
|
87 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
closer
|
0.28 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.12×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, optical design, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 14mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Optical design
- 14 elements / 10 groups both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8
A 14mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens, the Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 is designed for Sony E mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC: a wide-angle prime lens with a 14mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony E mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. A manual-focus ultra-wide prime well known for landscape and astro photogr...
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