Pentax HD Pentax-DA 21mm f/3.2 ED AL Limited 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
- Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical is faster by 0.4 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.2), letting in more light.
- Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical goes wider (14mm vs 21mm).
- Pentax HD Pentax-DA 21mm f/3.2 ED AL Limited reaches further (21mm vs 14mm).
| Spec | HD Pentax-DA 21mm f/3.2 ED AL Limited | 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Samyang |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 21mm | 14mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2 | f/2.8 (faster) |
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 21mm f/3.2 ED AL Limited
A pancake-style wide prime for Pentax APS-C giving about 32mm equivalent. It is a Limited lens with a metal body.
Pros
- Slim
- Metal build
- HD coating
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Not sealed
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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