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 Sony A 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 Sony A 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A 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 (1.5x 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 Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
