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 16-35mm F2.8L III 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 16-35mm F2.8L III is the longer of the two lenses at 128mm. The Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 with a length of 109mm, is 19mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 and Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 and the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III Size and Weight 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. Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III weighs 790g, 0% (1g) lighter than the Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4's weight of 791g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 and the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III has the same Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K .
Focal Range
Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 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 16-35mm F2.8L III has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.6 - 56mm .
