14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical

14mm
f/2.8
Prime
Min focus 0.28 m

Quick answer

The Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 14mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF-M mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

The Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical is an APS-C wide-angle prime lens covering 14mm at f/2.8 for Canon EF-M 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.

Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical specifications

Brand: Samyang
Mount: Canon EF-M
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 Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical?

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
APS-C	1.6x	22mm	77.6°	88°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical use?

It uses the Canon EF-M mount, so it fits Canon EF-M cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical?

It is a fixed 14mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.

Is the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical 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 Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical 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.