Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 vs Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8D ED Detailed Comparison

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 vs Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8D ED

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Wideangle Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Wideangle Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Reasons to choose Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 over Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8D ED

Reasons to choose Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8D ED over Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2

Autofocus	Yes vs None	Easier and more accurate focusing
Length	87 mm vs 96 mm	9 mm shorter

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 vs Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2	Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED
Brand	Samyang	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$398.52	$1,891.95
Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	14mm	14mm
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	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	7
Optics
Optical Elements	14	14
Optical Groups	10	12
Special Elements	1 ASP, 1 hybrid ASP, 2 ED, 3 HR elements + UMC coating	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.28m	0.2m
Max Magnification	0.08X	unknown
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	No AF	Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Rear
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	649g	670g
Diameter	87mm	87mm
Length	96mm	87mm
Materials	Unknown	metal mount
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Filter Thread	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Notes	-	built-in rear gelatin filter
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	built-in
Tripod Collar	Unknown	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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