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 lenses 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.
What type of photography are the Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF and Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 lenses good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF and the Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
| Photography Type |
Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF |
Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 |
| 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 |
| Macro | Poor | Poor |
Size and Weight Comparison
Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 109mm. The Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF with a length of 96mm is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF's 91mm diameter.
Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF weighs 485g, which means it is 306g (38%) lighter than the Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 which has a weight of 791g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF and Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Focal Range