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 MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 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 MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 with a length of 87mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, the 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2's 87mm 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 145g (22%) lighter than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 which has a weight of 649g.
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 MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 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.
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
14mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
