The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 and the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS 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. Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS is the longer of the two lenses at 107mm. The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 with a length of 96mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS's 84mm 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 MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 weighs 649g, which means it is 51g (7%) lighter than the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS which has a weight of 700g.
Lens Mounts
The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS has the Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is also available in the Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, 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. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
22.4mm.
On the other hand, the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 38.4 - 168mm.
