The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 and the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 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 Mk2 is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 with a length of 75mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the TTArtisan 14mm F2.8's 65mm 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. TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 weighs 437g, which means it is 212g (32%) lighter than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 which has a weight of 649g.
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 is also available in the Sony E , Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
14mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
