Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC vs Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.1)
Pick the Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
5 differences| Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC | Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Rokinon
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/3.1
|
| Weight |
570 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
120.9 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
87 mm
|
not listed
|
8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, min focus distance, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 14mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.28 m both
- Optical design
- 14 elements / 10 groups both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC
This 14mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Rokinon fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. A manual-focus ultra-wide prime well known for landscape and astro photography at a modest price.
Our notes
Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
More comparisons
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC vs Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC vs Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 Asph.
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 Asph.: ⅓ stop faster, 515 g lighter
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 Asph. vs Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 Asph.: ⅔ stop faster, focuses closer
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC vs Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 II Asph.
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 II Asph.: ⅓ stop faster, 515 g lighter
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 II Asph. vs Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 II Asph.: ⅔ stop faster, focuses closer
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical vs T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical: ⅓ stop faster