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Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 vs Zeiss Carl Distagon T 2,815

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Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4

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Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4
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Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15

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Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 vs Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 and Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15, two Wideangle Prime lenses from Samyang and Zeiss.

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

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 Key Specs

  • 15mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 95mm
  • Max Format:
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 730g.
  • Diameter: 103mm
  • Length: 135mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.11x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 is the longer of the two lenses at 135mm. The Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 with a length of 109mm is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 also has a larger diameter of 103mm compared to Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4's 95mm 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. Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 weighs 730g, 8% (61g) 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 Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 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.

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.

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 an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 22.4mm.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24mm.

Reasons to choose Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 over Carl Zeiss Distagon T 2,815

Focal Length - Wide 14mm vs 15mm 1mm Wider coverage
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 Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Diameter 95mm vs 103mm 8mm smaller in diameter
Length 109mm vs 135mm 26mm shorter
Reasons to choose Carl Zeiss Distagon T 2,815 over Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4
Focal Length - Tele 15mm vs 14mm 1mm more Tele coverage
Aperture Ring Yes vs No able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight 730g vs 791g 61g lighter
Minimum Focus Distance 0.25m vs 0.28m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.11x vs 0.08x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 and Carl Zeiss Distagon T 2,815
Distance Scale Yes vs Yes Distance Scale to assist focusing
Common Weaknesses of Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 and Carl Zeiss Distagon T 2,815
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Autofocus No vs No Slow and less accurate focusing
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust



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Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 vs Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15
Brand Samyang Zeiss
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 15mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black Unknown
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 Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9 unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 18 15
Optical Groups 14 12
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.28m 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.08X 0.11X
Autofocus No No
AF Motor Type No AF None
Full Time Manual Yes N/A
Focus Method Unknown Unknown
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Unknown Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 791g 730g
Diameter 95mm 103mm
Length 109mm 135mm
Materials Aluminum All-metal construction
Weather Sealing No Unknown
Filter Thread Unknown 95mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar Unknown No
Optional Accessories - -
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