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Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z Nikon Z Review

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z

Main Features

  • 14mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • Weight: 810g.
  • Diameter: 87mm
  • Length: 124mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.28m
  • Max Magnification:0.08x
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Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z Overview

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z is a Manual Focus (MF) Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon Z mount cameras. Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z is also sold under the Rokinon MF 14mm F2.8 Z name in some countries.

Lens Mount

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z is compatible with cameras that have Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Z9, Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z6 II.

Focal Range

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z has a fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21mm.


Weather Sealings

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z with a weather sealed camera body such as Nikon Z9, Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z6 II.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z 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.

Aperture

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

Optical Formula

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

  • 1 ASP
  • 1 H-ASP
  • 2 ED
  • 3 HR
  • Ultra Multi Coating

Lens Hood

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

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Pros and Cons of Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z


PROs
Weather Sealed
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
No Autofocus

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Samyang
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Nikon Z
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 H-ASP, 2 ED, 3 HR + Ultra Multi 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 810g
Diameter 87mm
Length 124mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread Unknown
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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