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Yongnuo YN 14mm F2.8 vs Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC

Product Comparison: Yongnuo YN 14mm F2.8 vs Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC

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Yongnuo YN 14mm F2.8 Camera Lens

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General Specifications

Brand

Yongnuo

Samyang

Model

YN 14mm F2.8

14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC

Origin

Japan

About the Product

YN14mm 2.8 adopts 1pcs of abnormal dispersion lens, which helps to better control the dispersion problem from super-wide angle and large aperture, and, helps to improve second order spectrum. YN14mm F2.8 adopts chrome-plated and high-accuracy metal mount. It’s wearable, corrosion-resistant, and highly consistent with the camera.

The Samyang 14mm Ultra-Wide Angle F/2. 8 IF ED UMC Lens is the highest quality affordably priced 14mm lens on the market. It is designed for full frame cameras and is fully compatible with APS-C cameras as well. Its build and construction are superb!

Key Specs

Mount Type

Canon EF

Nikon F-Bayonet

Maximum Aperture

2.8 /f

Minimum Focal Length

14 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length

14 millimeters

Lens Type

Fixed

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Yongnuo YN 14mm F2.8 Camera Lens

The f2.8 aperture gives you really good low light performance.
It performed beautifully at 2.8 aperture!
It is super sharp and is excellent in low light.
The large aperture is good for low light photography.
The 2.8 aperture and focal length are great.

Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC Lens for Nikon

Center sharpness is awesome throughout the entire aperture range.
The aperture ring snaps to each stop nicely and the focus ring is smooth.
Aperture f/2.8 is great in low-light.
The Aperture adjustment has good click and feels smooth.
The minimum focal distance is great.

Size & Weight

Height

3.4 in.

3.42 in.

Width

3.4 in.

3.42 in.

Depth

4.1 in.

3.79 in.

Weight

27.51 oz.

18.69 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Yongnuo YN 14mm F2.8 Camera Lens

This lens is amazing! Good size.
The perfect size in my opinion.
Perfect weight, not heavy at all.
Good weight and easy to carry.
The lens is too heavy.

Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC Lens for Nikon

It's actually a nice size and weight. Sturdy build.
The weight and construction are good.
Wide, light and not so heavy.
Love this lens! Amazing size and weight.
The image quality is fantastic, it's well built and has good size.

Imaging

Minimum Focus Distance

7.87 in.

11.02 in.

Field Of View

114°

115.7° - 93.9°

Zoom Type

Manual

Focus

Auto Focus, Manual Focus

Manual Focus

Optical Stabilization

What customers say about "Imaging"

Yongnuo YN 14mm F2.8 Camera Lens

Colors and contrast is very nice.
Low light performance is amazing.
It has two focus modes, manual and automatic.
Excellent image quality, fast autofocus.
The autofocus is surprisingly good.

Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC Lens for Nikon

The focus ring turns very smooth with long travel to obtain precise focus.
Lens feels solid and the focus ring is smooth.
The image is always smooth, stable and in focus.
It's not autofocus. Pay more if you want this feature.
All manual: manual aperture, manual focus.

Features

Brand Compatibility

Canon

Nikon

Sensor Type Compatibility

FX Format / DX Format

Lens Groups and Elements

12 Elements in 9 Groups

14 Elements in 10 Groups

Number of Aperture Blades

Extras

Durable Metal Mount, Aspherical Lens, Ultra-low Dispersion glass

Ultra Wide Angle, Aspherical Lens, Ultra Multi Coating

What customers say about "Features"

Yongnuo YN 14mm F2.8 Camera Lens

Impeccable and robust construction.
It's weather sealed and has fast aperture.
It is very well build, feels solid.
Well made and has a super image quality.
It is equipped with USB port. I can download the latest firmware.

Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC Lens for Nikon

Build quality is great. It feels very solid and robust and not plastic or cheap.
Aperture ring is tactile and clicky, perfect for stills.
Nice lens and sharp.
Decent image quality. Build quality is not bad, especially at this price.
Build quality and picture quality both are good.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

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