The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 and the Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 with a length of 87mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Samyang AF 14mm F2.8's 86mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 weighs 504g, which means it is 1g (0%) lighter than the Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 which has a weight of 505g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 and the Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
7Artisans 14mm F2.8 is also available in the Canon RF , Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
14mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
