Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical vs Sigma 14mm f/1.8 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
- Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical | 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samyang | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 14mm | 14mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Released | n/a | 2017 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.27 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Af motor | n/a | HSM |
| Length mm | n/a | 126.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 95.4 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.1 |
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 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
An ultra-wide f/1.8 prime for full-frame DSLRs. It is widely used for astrophotography.
Pros
- f/1.8 at 14mm
- Sharp
- Good coma control
Cons
- Bulbous front element
- Heavy at about 1,170 g