Quick answer
The Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 14mm at f/2.4 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium: a wide-angle prime lens with a 14mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.4, made for Canon EF mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 14mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Optical construction
- 18 elements in 14 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.28 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.08x
- Weight
- 791 g
- Length
- 109.4 mm
- Diameter
- 95 mm
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium?
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 | 1.6x | 22mm | 77.6° | 88° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium?
It is a fixed 14mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.4. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium 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/2.4.
What is the Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 22mm on full frame, with a 77.6° horizontal and 88° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
