Quick answer
The Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 14mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 14mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Rokinon fits Nikon F 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.
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC specifications
- Brand
- Rokinon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 14mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 10 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.28 m
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC?
At 14mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 14mm | 104.3° | 114.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 21mm | 81.2° | 91.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC?
It is a fixed 14mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 14mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 21mm on full frame, with a 81.2° horizontal and 91.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
