Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical vs Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 Asph.
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 Asph. if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.5 vs f/2.8)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 515 g lighter (55 g vs 570 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.28 m
- You want a compact lens: 20.5 mm vs 120.9 mm long
Spec differences
11 differences| Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical | Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 Asph. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Panasonic
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/2.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
570 g
|
55 g
lighter
|
| Length |
120.9 mm
|
20.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
87 mm
|
55.5 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
46 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
|
0.18 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.1×
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 10 groups
|
6 elements / 5 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 14mm 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 a wide-angle prime lens covering 14mm at f/2.8 for 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 modes...
Our notes
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 Asph.
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