In this review, we'll compare the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 for the A Mount with the Samyang 14mm F2.8 for the A Mount, both Wideangle Prime lenses designed by Rokinon and Samyang, respectively. Both lenses have the same focal length and max apertures of 14mm and F2.8 so they are very comparable in this regard.
We'll begin by briefly examining the main specifications of these two lenses. In the subsequent section, we'll delve into a more detailed analysis, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each.
What type of photography are the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 and Samyang 14mm F2.8 lenses good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 and the Samyang 14mm F2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Photography Type |
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 |
Samyang 14mm F2.8 |
Bird/Wildlife | Poor | Poor |
Sports | Poor | Poor |
Portrait | Fair | Fair |
Travel | Fair | Fair |
Street | Average | Average |
Wedding | Fair | Fair |
Walk Around | Fair | Fair |
Vlogging | Good | Good |
Landscape | Good | Good |
Size and Weight Comparison
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.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 and the Samyang 14mm F2.8 has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF and Samsung NX mounts.
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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
14mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.