Sigma 14mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical HSM vs Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
| Spec | 14mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical HSM | 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Samyang |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 14mm | 14mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Groups | n/a | 10 |
| Elements | n/a | 14 |
| Min focus m | n/a | 0.28 |
Sigma 14mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical HSM
A 14mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens, the Sigma 14mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical HSM is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical
Manual-focus rectilinear ultra-wide prime for full-frame DSLRs. It is known for a complex mustache-style distortion that is usually corrected in software.
Pros
- Very wide 14mm view
- Sharp in the center
- f/2.8 for night skies
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Complex distortion pattern
- Bulbous front element, no front filters