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Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC Lens for Four Thirds

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Samyang
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC Lens for Four Thirds
Key Features
  • Four Thirds System Lens
  • 28mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Two Aspherical Elements, Two ED Elements
A bright and versatile ultra-wide prime, the Four Thirds-mount 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC from Samyang features a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture and is well-suited for subjects ranging from landscape to architecture to astrophotography. The optical design incorporates a pair of aspherical elements and three high refractive index (HR) elements, which control spherical aberrations and distortion. Additionally, two extra-low dispersion elements are used to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberration for improved clarity and color accuracy. An Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to limit flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color rendering in strong lighting conditions. This manual focus prime has an 11" minimum focusing distance and also features a built-in petal-shaped lens hood to guard against flare and protect the front element.
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Samyang 14mm f/2.8 Overview

A bright and versatile ultra-wide prime, the Four Thirds-mount 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC from Samyang features a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture and is well-suited for subjects ranging from landscape to architecture to astrophotography. The optical design incorporates a pair of aspherical elements and three high refractive index (HR) elements, which control spherical aberrations and distortion. Additionally, two extra-low dispersion elements are used to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberration for improved clarity and color accuracy. An Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to limit flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color rendering in strong lighting conditions. This manual focus prime has an 11" minimum focusing distance and also features a built-in petal-shaped lens hood to guard against flare and protect the front element.

Wide-angle prime is designed for Four Thirds SLR cameras and offers a 28mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture suits working in a variety of lighting conditions.
Two aspherical elements and three high refractive index elements control spherical aberrations and distortion in order to produce greater sharpness and accurate rendering.
Two extra-low dispersion elements minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy.
Ultra Multi-Coating has been applied to suppress lens flare and ghosting in order to produce greater contrast and color fidelity.
Manual focus design affords a minimum focusing distance of 11".
Built-in petal-shaped lens hood helps to prevent stray light from causing flare and also offers some physical protection to the front element.
UPC: 084438760057

Samyang 14mm f/2.8 Specs

Focal Length14mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 28mm)
Maximum Aperturef/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22
Lens MountFour Thirds
Lens Format CoverageFour Thirds
Angle of View115.7°
Minimum Focus Distance11.02" / 28 cm
Optical Design14 Elements in 10 Groups
Focus TypeManual Focus
Image StabilizationNo
Filter SizeNone
Packaging Info
Package Weight2.1 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.1 x 6 x 4.6"

Samyang 14mm f/2.8 Reviews

Good Lens

By Alireza
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-12

I bought this lens for using it in astrophotography (northern lights, star trails and milky way). I could not afford a wide angle fast lens, so I ended up with this lens. For the price this is a great lens as long as you get a good copy of this lens.

Okay if you can focus it

By Gary
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-05

I bought this as an alternative to lugging around my 14-24mm AF-S Nikkor, which I mostly used at 14mm anyway. In actual use (as opposed to shooting brick walls), it's hard to tell how good/bad it is because my eyesight makes it so darned hard to focus even with focus aids on the camera. It may find some use for astrophotography, but I doubt I will carry it around for landscapes any more. Still, if you can manage the focusing, it's a bargain for what it is.

Great little landscape lens

By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-15

Bought this lens on sale because I needed a wider angle for some of my landscape. Was kind of a feeling out for a 14mm and not so much for the lens itself. To my surprise the lens itself takes great photos. Great starter lens for ultra wide angle landscape for those on a budget.

New beginnings

By Timothy
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-10-27

I come from a film background, which included cameras without built in metering systems. This takes me back to those times. I actually enjoy shooting in manual modes as this allows me to adjust the exposure on the fly. When mixed with a very capable camera Canon 6d Mark II, it makes you Pay attention to the details.

Astrophotography with the Samyang

By Jack
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-25

I purchased this to use with my Canon R6 (via an adapter). I am predominantly using it for both tracked and untracked night sky images. This is a reasonably fast lens. Since it is totally manual, you need to set the f-stop and focus. Focus is no problem since anything past ~15 feet is in focus, even with the shutter wide open. I did not detect too many aberrations utilizing it as above. Obviously, it gets sharper as you stop it down but, for my purposes, it works well. The attached picture is a stacked group of 13 sec exposures of the milky way with some post processing. I am impressed at how sharp the stars are.

good value

By Avi
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-16

Not the sharpest but still good, good value for money and the lens feels good

Heavy and good quality

By Juliana
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-03

I am still getting used to it. I love the wide angle, for night it is beautiful. Aperture and focus are manual so it is a great practise. Love it.

Great glass for budget price

By Eric
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-28

This is a niche focal length, but if you're unfamiliar to a lens this wide, Samyang is an excellent entry lens. There is a good deal of distortion, but the sharpness and contrast hold up well even to the sensor on a D850.

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