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Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 vs Canon EF 14mm f2.8L USM

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Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4

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Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 vs Canon 14mm f2.8L USM Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 and Canon 14mm f2.8L USM, two Wideangle Prime lenses from Samyang and Canon. Both lenses have the same focal range of 14mm but different max apertures: Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 has a max aperture of F2.4 while the Canon 14mm f2.8L USM has a max aperture of F2.8.

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 Premium MF 14mm F2.4 Key Specs

  • 14mm Focal Range
  • F2.4 Max Aperture
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 791g.
  • Diameter: 95mm
  • Length: 109mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.28m
  • Max Magnification:0.08x

Canon 14mm f2.8L USM Key Specs

  • 14mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 560g.
  • Diameter: 77mm
  • Length: 89mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.1x

What type of photography are the Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 and Canon 14mm f2.8L USM lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 and the Canon 14mm f2.8L USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 Canon 14mm f2.8L USM
Bird/WildlifePoorPoor
SportsPoorPoor
PortraitFairFair
TravelFairFair
StreetAverageAverage
WeddingFairFair
Walk AroundFairFair
VloggingGoodGood
LandscapeGoodGood
MacroPoorPoor

Canon 14mm f2.8L USM was replaced by Canon EF 14mm f2.8L II USM. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon EF 14mm f2.8L II USM vs
Canon EF 14mm f2.8L II USM vs

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 109mm. The Canon 14mm f2.8L USM with a length of 89mm is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to Canon 14mm f2.8L USM's 77mm 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. Canon 14mm f2.8L USM weighs 560g, 29% (231g) lighter than the Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4's weight of 791g.


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

Wideangle Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Canon EF 35mm f2 IS USM Lens Canon 35mm f2 IS USM
63mm
78mm 335g Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 28mm f2.8 Lens Canon 28mm f2.8
43mm
67mm 185g Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 Lens Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2
96mm
87mm 649g Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD Lens Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD
mm
mm 805g Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC Lens Rokinon 14mm f2.8
96mm
87mm 552g Amazon B&H Photo
Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II Lens Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II
25mm
63mm 180g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A Lens Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A
130mm
91mm 950g Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 24mm f2.8 IS USM Lens Canon 24mm f2.8 IS USM
56mm
68mm 280g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 and Canon 14mm f2.8L USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Focal Range

Reasons to choose Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 over Canon EF 14mm f2.8L USM

Max Aperture - Wide 2.4 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 2.4 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 9 vs 5 Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh

Reasons to choose Canon EF 14mm f2.8L USM over Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4

Autofocus Yes vs No Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight 560g vs 791g 231g lighter
Diameter 77mm vs 95mm 18mm smaller in diameter
Length 89mm vs 109mm 20mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance 0.25m 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 Premium MF 14mm F2.4 and Canon EF 14mm f2.8L USM
Distance Scale Yes vs Yes Distance Scale to assist focusing
Common Weaknesses of Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 and Canon EF 14mm f2.8L USM
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust



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Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 vs Canon 14mm f2.8L USM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Samyang Canon
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Wideangle Prime Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF Canon EF
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 F2.4 F2.8
Min Aperture F22 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 9 5
Optics
Optical Elements 18 14
Optical Groups 14 10
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.28m 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.08X 0.1X
Autofocus No Yes
AF Motor Type No AF Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Unknown Rear
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Unknown Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown No
Physical Specs
Weight 791g 560g
Diameter 95mm 77mm
Length 109mm 89mm
Materials Aluminum Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No No
Filter Thread Unknown Unknown
Filter Notes - Rear drop-in gelatin filter holder
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar Unknown No
Optional Accessories - Hard case LH-C13 Soft case ES-C13/LP1016
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