The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 14mm F2.5 ASPH 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 Panasonic 14mm F2.5 ASPH with a length of 21mm, is 75mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Panasonic 14mm F2.5 ASPH's 56mm 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. Panasonic 14mm F2.5 ASPH weighs 55g, which means it is 594g (91%) lighter than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 which has a weight of 649g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic 14mm F2.5 ASPH and the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-1 II, Panasonic G9 II and OM System OM-5.
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Nikon F (FX) and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
14mm but while Panasonic 14mm F2.5 ASPH has the fastest aperture of
F2.5, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2's widest aperture value is
F2.8.