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 Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 RF 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 MF 14mm F2.8 RF is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 with a length of 96mm, is 24mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 87mm.
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 161g (19%) lighter than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 RF which has a weight of 810g.
Lens Mounts
The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 RF 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
14mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
