Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Canon EF 14mm f2.8L II USM vs Samyang 14mm F2.8 IF ED MC Asphericalto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM Top Features
- 14mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Weather Sealed
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 645g.
- Diameter: 80mm
- Length: 94mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.2m
- Max Magnification:0.15x
Samyang 14mm F2.8 Top Features
- 14mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 552g.
- Diameter: 87mm
- Length: 96mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.28m
Our Winner: Canon EF 14mm f2.8L II USM over Samyang 14mm F2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale
Yes
vs
No
Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Diameter
80mm
vs
87mm
7mm smaller in diameter
Length
94mm
vs
96mm
2mm shorter
Weather Sealing
Yes
vs
No
safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance
0.2m
vs
0.28m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.15x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight
552g
vs
645g
93g lighter
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM vs Samyang 14mm F2.8 All Features
General
Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM
Samyang 14mm F2.8
Brand
Canon
Samyang
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Wideangle Prime
Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
14mm
14mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
Unknown
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.8
F2.8
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
6
6
Optics
Optical Elements
14
14
Optical Groups
11
10
Special Elements
Aspherical & UD elements. Super Spectra coating to reduce ghostings and flare
2 glass aspherical element 2 hybrid aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.2m
0.28m
Max Magnification
0.15X
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
No
AF Motor Type
Ultrasonic
None
Full Time Manual
Yes
N/A
Focus Method
Rear
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
No
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
No
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
645g
552g
Diameter
80mm
87mm
Length
94mm
96mm
Materials
Metal barrel, metal mount
Unknown
Weather Sealing
Yes
No
Filter Thread
Unknown
Unknown
Filter Notes
–
Filters cannot be attached to this lens
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
Integrated petal hood
Built-in petal-type hood
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
Soft case LP1016
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