Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 14mm F2.8 ED[IF] vs Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical
Both are Pentax K prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 14mm F2.8 ED[IF] if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 110 g lighter (420 g vs 530 g)
- You want autofocus (screw-drive): the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.28 m
- You want a compact lens: 69 mm vs 94.6 mm long
Pick the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical if
- You shoot full frame: the Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 14mm F2.8 ED[IF] is made for APS-C
Spec differences
12 differences| Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 14mm F2.8 ED[IF] | Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Pentax
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Weight |
420 g
lighter
|
530 g
|
| Length |
69 mm
shorter
|
94.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
84 mm
slimmer
|
87 mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
closer
|
0.28 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
6
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 11 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
screw-drive
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2004
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Pentax K both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 14mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 14mm F2.8 ED[IF]
A 14mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens, the Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 14mm F2.8 ED[IF] is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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.
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