Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D vs Samyang 14mm f/2.8
Both are Canon RF prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.08× vs 0.07× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 6 aperture blades vs 5
Spec differences
12 differences| Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D | Samyang 14mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/2.8
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
800 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
120.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
87 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.28 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.07×
|
0.08×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
5
|
6
more blades
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 9 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 14mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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