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Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical vs T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II

Both are Canon EF-M prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.1)

Pick the T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

4 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical and the Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
Max aperture
f/2.8 ⅓ stop faster
f/3.1
Weight
570 g
not listed
Length
122 mm
not listed
Diameter
87 mm
not listed
9 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, min focus distance, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Samyang both
Mount
Canon EF-M 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

Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical

The Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical is an APS-C wide-angle prime lens covering 14mm at f/2.8 for Canon EF-M 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 modes...

Our notes

Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II

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