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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 Micro Four Thirds 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 a wide-angle prime lens covering 14mm at f/2.8 for Micro Four Thirds 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
- Micro Four Thirds
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 28mm | 65.5° | 75.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 28mm on full frame, with a 65.5° horizontal and 75.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
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