The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 16-30mm 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. Tamron 16-30mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 104mm. The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 with a length of 96mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Tamron 16-30mm f2.8's 75mm 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. Tamron 16-30mm f2.8 weighs 450g, which means it is 199g (30%) lighter than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 which has a weight of 649g.
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 16-30mm f2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Tamron 16-30mm f2.8 is also available in the Sony E mount.
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron 16-30mm f2.8 has a focal range of 16-30mm and
1.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
24 - 45mm.
On the other hand, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21mm.
