Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical vs Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art goes wider (12mm vs 14mm).
- Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art reaches further (24mm vs 14mm).
| Spec | 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical | 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samyang | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 14mm | 12-24mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.24 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Af motor | n/a | HSM |
| Length mm | n/a | 131.5 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 102.0 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.2 |
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
Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art
An ultra-wide zoom for full-frame DSLRs with a constant f/4 aperture. It has a bulbous front element without a screw-in filter thread and focuses as close as 0.24 m.
Pros
- Very wide 12mm end
- Constant f/4
- Close focus 0.24 m
- HSM autofocus
Cons
- No front filter thread
- Slower than f/2.8 zooms
- Large for an ultra-wide zoom