Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R Fujinon vs Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R Fujinon if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.1)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.28 m
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes and architecture, interiors, street photography
Pick the Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II if
- You shoot full frame: the Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R Fujinon is made for APS-C
Spec differences
13 differences| Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R Fujinon | Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/3.1
|
| Weight |
235 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
58 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
65 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.18 m
closer
|
0.28 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.12×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2012
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 14mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R Fujinon
An ultra-wide prime for X-mount covering a 21mm-equivalent view. It weighs about 235 g, takes 58mm filters and focuses as close as 0.18 m.
Pros
- Low distortion for an ultra-wide
- 58mm filter thread
- Close focus 0.18 m
- Aperture ring with a distance scale
Cons
- Slow autofocus compared with newer lenses
- Not weather sealed
- No stabilization
Our notes
Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
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