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Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 MFT Review

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2

Main Features

  • 14mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 649g / 1.43 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 87mm x 96mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.28m
  • Max Magnification: 0.08x
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Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 Overview


Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with MFT cameras.

What type of photography is the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingFair
Walk AroundFair
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
Extreme Wide-angle capability
Minimum focus distance of 0.28m / 11.0 inch
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CONs
No Autofocus


Lens Mount

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is compatible with cameras that have a Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are Panasonic G9 II, OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH6.

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Nikon F (FX) and Sony E mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has a maximum diameter of 87mm and total length of 96mm. It weighs 649g / 22.9 oz.




Focal Range

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has a fixed focal length of 14mm.



Weather Sealings

The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Panasonic G9 II, OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH6.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.08x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.28m. 0.08x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Prime type MFT mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Panasonic Fisheye 8mm F3.5: 0.2x - (Compare)
  • Olympus ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO: 0.2x - (Compare)
  • Venus 4mm F2.8 Fisheye MFT: 0.11x - (Compare)

Aperture

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.

Optical Formula

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 10 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 ASP
  • 1 hybrid ASP
  • 2 ED
  • 3 HR elements
  • UMC coating

Lens Hood

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 Alternatives in Micro Four Thirds Mount
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Olympus Body Cap Lens 15mm F8.0 Lens Olympus Body Cap Lens 15mm F8.0
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FourThirds 22 g / 0.05 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8 Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8
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FourThirds 120 g / 0.26 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f2.8 Pancake Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f2.8 Pancake
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FourThirds 71 g / 0.16 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f2 Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f2
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FourThirds 130 g / 0.29 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 Pro Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 Pro
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FourThirds 390 g / 0.86 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 II ASPH Lens Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 II ASPH
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FourThirds 55 g / 0.12 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH
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FourThirds 115 g / 0.25 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm  F12 Lens Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm F12
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FourThirds 45 g / 0.10 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH Lens Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH
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FourThirds 55 g / 0.12 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH Lens Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH
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FourThirds 335 g / 0.74 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 10mm f2.8 ED AS NCS CS Lens Samyang 10mm f2.8 ED AS NCS CS
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APS-C / DX 580 g / 1.28 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS Lens Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS
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APS-C / DX 260 g / 0.57 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 16mm f2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens Samyang 16mm f2.0 ED AS UMC CS
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Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Samyang
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 14mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements 1 ASP, 1 hybrid ASP, 2 ED, 3 HR elements + UMC coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.08X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 649g
Diameter 87mm
Length 96mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread Unknown
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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