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Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical vs TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3.5

Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
  • You shoot full frame: the TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3.5 is made for APS-C

Pick the TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3.5 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 472 g lighter (98 g vs 570 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.28 m

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical and the TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3.5
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3.5
Brand
Samyang
TTArtisan
Format
Full frame
APS-C
Max aperture
f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
f/3.5
Weight
570 g
98 g lighter
Length
122.1 mm
not listed
Diameter
87 mm
not listed
Filter thread
not listed
39 mm
Min focus distance
0.28 m
0.25 m closer
Aperture blades
not listed
7
Optical design
14 elements / 10 groups
8 elements / 7 groups
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
not listed
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
14mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical

Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical: a wide-angle prime lens with a 14mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony E mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. A manual-focus ultra-wide prime well known for landscape and astro...

Our notes

TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3.5

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