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Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF vs Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4
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Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF

Wideangle Prime | Canon EF

Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF
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Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4

Wideangle Prime | Canon EF

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Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF vs Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF and Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4, two Wideangle Prime lenses by Samyang. Both cameras have the same focal range of 14mm but different max apertures: Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF has a max aperture of F2.8 while the Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 has a max aperture of F2.4.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF Key Specs

  • 14mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 485g.
  • Diameter: 91mm
  • Length: 96mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.2m
  • Max Magnification:0.15x
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Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 Key Specs

  • 14mm Focal Range
  • F2.4 Max Aperture
  • Max Format:
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 791g.
  • Diameter: 95mm
  • Length: 109mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.28m
  • Max Magnification:0.08x
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Reasons to choose Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF over Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4
Autofocus Yes vs No Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight 485g vs 791g 306g lighter
Diameter 91mm vs 95mm 4mm smaller in diameter
Length 96mm vs 109mm 13mm shorter
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance 0.2m vs 0.28m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.15x vs 0.08x higher magnification better for close-up shots
Reasons to choose Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 over Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF
Max Aperture - Wide 2.4 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 2.4 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 9 vs 7 Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Distance Scale Yes vs No Distance Scale to assist focusing

Common Strengths of Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF and Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4
Autofocus Yes vs Yes Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Common Weaknesses of Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF and Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization

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Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF vs Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4
Brand Samyang Samyang
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Wideangle Prime Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 14mm 14mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom Unknown No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F2.4
Min Aperture F22 F22
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Optical Elements 15 18
Optical Groups 10 14
Special Elements 1 ED, 2 ASP, 4 HR + Ultra Multi Coating 2 aspherical + 1 hybrid aspherical + 2 extra-low dispersion + 1 high refractive lens + Ultra Multi Coating
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.2m 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.15X 0.08X
Autofocus Yes No
AF Motor Type unknown No AF
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Internal Unknown
Distance Scale No Yes
DoF Scale No Unknown
Distance Scale No Yes
Focus Distance Limiter No Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 485g 791g
Diameter 91mm 95mm
Length 96mm 109mm
Materials Unknown Aluminum
Weather Sealing Yes No
Filter Thread Unknown Unknown
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar No Unknown
Optional Accessories - -
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