The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 14mm F4.0 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 Viltrox 14mm F4.0 with a length of 56mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Viltrox 14mm F4.0'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. Viltrox 14mm F4.0 weighs 170g, which means it is 479g (73%) lighter than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 which has a weight of 649g.
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 14mm F4.0 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX) and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
14mm but while Viltrox 14mm F4.0 has the fastest aperture of
F4, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
