Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 vs Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH Detailed Comparison

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 vs Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH

Lens to replace

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Wideangle Prime | Micro Four Thirds

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Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4

Wideangle Prime | Micro Four Thirds

Reasons to choose Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 over Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH

Focal Length - Tele	14mm vs 12mm	2mm more tele coverage

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH over Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2

Focal Length - Wide	12mm vs 14mm	2mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 2.8	faster lens at wide
Max Magnification	0.1x vs 0.08x	better close-up
Autofocus	Yes vs None	Easier and more accurate focusing
Weight	335 g vs 649 g	314 g lighter
Diameter	70 mm vs 87 mm	17 mm smaller in diameter
Length	70 mm vs 96 mm	26 mm shorter

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 vs Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2	Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4
Brand	Samyang	Panasonic
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Max Format	35mm FF	FourThirds
Focal Range	14mm	12mm
Image Stabilization		No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F1.4
Min Aperture	F22	F16
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	14	15
Optical Groups	10	12
Special Elements	1 ASP, 1 hybrid ASP, 2 ED, 3 HR elements + UMC coating	2 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, 2 UED lenses
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.28m	0.2m
Max Magnification	0.08X	0.1X
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	No AF	Stepper motor
Full Time Manual	Yes	Unknown
Focus Method	Internal	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Unknown
DoF Scale	Yes	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	649g	335g
Diameter	87mm	70mm
Length	96mm	70mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	Unknown	62mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	Unknown	Unknown
Optional Accessories	-	-
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