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Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z Z Mount 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 / 1.78 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 87mm x 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 Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Z Mount cameras. Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z is also sold under the Rokinon MF 14mm F2.8 Z name in some countries.

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

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z 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 Z Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z 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 Z is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.

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 Z has a maximum diameter of 87mm and total length of 124mm. It weighs 810g / 28.6 oz.




Focal Range

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

The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z 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 Z with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.

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.

Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S is the only Ultra-Wideangle Prime type Nikon Z mount lens with higher max magnification than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z .

  • Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S: 0.19x - (Compare)

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.

Popular Comparisons of Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z

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

Top Alternatives of Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S
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35mm FF 650 g / 1.43 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC Lens Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC
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35mm FF 552 g / 1.21 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S
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35mm FF 505 g / 1.11 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8
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35mm FF 155 g / 0.34 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 Lens Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2
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35mm FF 649 g / 1.43 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 SE Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 SE
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35mm FF 160 g / 0.35 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF Lens Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF
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35mm FF 755 g / 1.66 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S
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35mm FF 370 g / 0.81 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z Alternatives in Nikon Z Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN C
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APS-C / DX 405 g / 0.89 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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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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