Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 Z/FE vs Samyang 14mm f/2.8
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 Z/FE if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 625 g lighter (185 g vs 810 g)
- You want autofocus (STM): the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.13 m vs 0.28 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.23× vs 0.08× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 58.4 mm vs 124.1 mm long
Pick the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4)
Spec differences
13 differences| Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 Z/FE | Samyang 14mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/2.8
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
185 g
lighter
|
810 g
|
| Length |
58.4 mm
shorter
|
124.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
68 mm
slimmer
|
87 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.13 m
closer
|
0.28 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.23×
larger
|
0.08×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
more blades
|
6
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 14mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 Z/FE
This 14mm f/4.0 full-frame wide-angle prime lens from Viltrox fits Nikon Z mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Samyang 14mm f/2.8
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