Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM vs Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | FE 14mm F1.8 GM | 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Samyang |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 14mm | 14mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2021 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 460.0 | n/a |
| Length mm | 99.8 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 83.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.25 (closer focusing) | 0.28 |
| Max magnification | 0.1 | n/a |
| Groups | n/a | 10 |
| Elements | n/a | 14 |
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM
An ultra-wide prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture and an aperture ring. The curved front element prevents screw-in filters.
Pros
- f/1.8 at 14mm
- Compact at about 460 g
- Aperture ring
Cons
- Bulbous front element prevents screw-in filters
- Larger than slower 14mm options
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...