The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S and the Samyang 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 14mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S with a length of 85mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Samyang 14mm F2.8'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. Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S weighs 485g, which means it is 67g (12%) lighter than the Samyang 14mm F2.8 which has a weight of 552g.
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Samyang 14mm F2.8 has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Samyang 14mm F2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has a focal range of 14-30mm and
2.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
21 - 45mm.
On the other hand, the Samyang 14mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21mm.
