Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical vs T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
Both are Pentax K 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| 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 |
530 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
94.6 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
- Pentax K 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
This 14mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Samyang fits Pentax K 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 modest price.
Our notes
Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
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