Samyang Micro Four Thirds mount Ultra-wide prime
Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
Quick answer
The Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 14mm at f/3.1 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
- Micro Four Thirds (28mm equiv.)
- 68 Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Focal
- 14mm
- Aperture
- f/3.1
- Min focus
- 0.28m
- AF motor
- None
What 14mm sees
- Micro Four Thirds crop 2.0× → 28mm
- 75.4° 65.5° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 14mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorSamyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 14mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.1
- Format coverage
- Full frame
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 10 groups
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- None
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.28 m
General
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Lens type
- Prime
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II?
At 14mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II 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 T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II?
It is a fixed 14mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.1. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II 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/3.1.
What is the Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II 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 T3.1 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II 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 63 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
Rokinon
14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC
14mmf/2.8Micro Four Thirds
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro
12-40mmf/2.8Micro Four Thirds
Panasonic
Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 Asph. Power O.I.S.
12-35mmf/2.8Micro Four Thirds
Panasonic
Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II Asph. Power O.I.S.
12-35mmf/2.8Micro Four Thirds
