Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R vs Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS Detailed Comparison

Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R vs Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS

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Wideangle Prime | Fujifilm X

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Wideangle Prime | Fujifilm X

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R over Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS

Focal Length - Tele	14mm vs 12mm	2mm more tele coverage
Diaphragm Blades	7 vs 6	better Bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs None	Easier and more accurate focusing
Weight	235 g vs 260 g	25 g lighter
Diameter	65 mm vs 73 mm	8 mm smaller in diameter
Length	58 mm vs 59 mm	1 mm shorter
Filter Thread	58 mm vs 67 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper

Reasons to choose Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS over Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R

Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R vs Samyang 12mm f2.0 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R	Samyang 12mm f2.0
Brand	Fujifilm	Samyang
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$899.00	$299.00
Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Fujifilm X	Fujifilm X
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	14mm	12mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.0
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	7	6
Optics
Optical Elements	10	12
Optical Groups	7	10
Special Elements	2 aspherical element, 3 extra low dispersion elements	2 aspherical elements, 3 ED glass elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.18m	0.2m
Max Magnification	0.12X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	None
Full Time Manual	No	N/A
Focus Method	Internal	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	No
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	235g	260g
Diameter	65mm	73mm
Length	58mm	59mm
Materials	Metal barrel, metal mount	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	58mm	67mm
Filter Notes	Does not rotate on focusing	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	14 / 18-55	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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