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

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Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2

Wideangle Prime | Micro Four Thirds

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

Wideangle Prime | Micro Four Thirds

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Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 vs Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 and Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4, two Wideangle Prime lenses from Samyang and Panasonic.

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 MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 Key Specs

  • 14mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 649g.
  • Diameter: 87mm
  • Length: 96mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.28m
  • Max Magnification:0.08x

Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 Key Specs

  • 12mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format:
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 335g.
  • Diameter: 70mm
  • Length: 70mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.2m
  • Max Magnification:0.1x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 with a length of 70mm is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4's 70mm 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. Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 weighs 335g, 93% (314g) lighter than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2's weight of 649g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Prime Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for size comparison purposes.

Wideangle Prime Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 II ASPH Lens Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH
55mm
63mm 205g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 II ASPH Lens Panasonic 14mm F2.5 II ASPH
21mm
56mm 55g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic Leica 15mm F1.7
36mm
58mm 115g Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8 Lens Olympus M 17mm f1.8
36mm
58mm 120g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Micro Four Thirds Lens Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT
92mm
72mm 405g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH Lens Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH
26mm
63mm 87g Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f2.8 Pancake Lens Olympus M 17mm f2.8 Pancake
22mm
57mm 71g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic 9mm F1.7 ASPH
52mm
61mm 130g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 and Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are Panasonic GH6, OM System OM-1 and Panasonic GH5 II.

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Nikon F (FX) and Sony E mounts.

Focal Range

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.

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
Max Sensor Coverage 35mm FF vs FourThirds covers larger sensors
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 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 1.4 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Autofocus Yes vs No Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight 335g vs 649g 314g lighter
Diameter 70mm vs 87mm 17mm smaller in diameter
Length 70mm vs 96mm 26mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance 0.2m vs 0.28m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.1x vs 0.08x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 and Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH
Aperture Ring Yes vs Yes able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weather Sealing Yes vs Yes safer to use under rain and dust
Common Weaknesses of Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 and Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization



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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
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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
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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