Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 Asph. vs Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 Asph. if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.5 vs f/3.1)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.28 m
Pick the Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 Asph. | Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Panasonic
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.5
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.1
|
| Weight |
55 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
20.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
55.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.18 m
closer
|
0.28 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
6 elements / 5 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
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
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