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Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical vs 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 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
120.9 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
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

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

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

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