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Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical

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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 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
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°

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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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