Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC vs Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8D ED Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC vs Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8D EDto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Rokinon 14mm f2.8 Top Features

14mm Focal Range
F2.8 Max Aperture
Max Format: 35mm FF
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 552g.
Diameter: 87mm
Length: 96mm
Min Focus Distance:0.28m

Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED Top Features

14mm Focal Range
F2.8 Max Aperture
Max Format:
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 670g.
Diameter: 87mm
Length: 87mm
Min Focus Distance:0.2m

Our Winner: Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC over Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8D ED

Weight	552g vs 670g	118g lighter

Pros Of Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8D ED over Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC

Diaphgragm Blades	7 vs 6	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Length	87mm vs 96mm	9mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance	0.2m vs 0.28m	can focus closer to the subject

Cons Of Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC and Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8D ED

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Rokinon 14mm f2.8 vs Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Rokinon 14mm f2.8	Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED
Brand	Rokinon	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	14mm	14mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown	Black
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	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	6	7
Optics
Optical Elements	14	14
Optical Groups	10	12
Special Elements	2 glass aspherical element 2 hybrid aspherical element	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.28m	0.2m
Max Magnification	unknown	unknown
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	None	Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual	N/A
Focus Method	Unknown	Rear
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	552g	670g
Diameter	87mm	87mm
Length	96mm	87mm
Materials	Unknown	metal mount
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Notes	Filters cannot be attached to this lens	built-in rear gelatin filter
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Built-in petal-type hood	built-in
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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