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 and the Samyang 14mm F2.8 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 AF 14mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The Samyang 14mm F2.8 with a length of 96mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang 14mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Samyang AF 14mm F2.8's 86mm 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. Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 weighs 505g, which means it is 47g (8%) lighter than the Samyang 14mm F2.8 which has a weight of 552g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 and the Samyang 14mm F2.8 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Samyang 14mm F2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
14mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.