The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Rokinon 24mm f1.4 and the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
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. Rokinon 14mm f2.8 weighs 552g, 4% (28g) lighter than the Rokinon 24mm f1.4's weight of 580g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Rokinon 24mm f1.4 and the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 has the same Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Four Thirds lenses are Olympus E-5, Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-620.
Rokinon 24mm f1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Rokinon 24mm f1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm.
On the other hand, the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm.