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 Sony E mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical: a wide-angle prime lens with a 14mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony E 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: Sony E
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
Full frame	1.0x	14mm	104.3°	114.2°
APS-C	1.5x	21mm	81.2°	91.7°

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Frequently asked questions

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

It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E 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.