7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 vs Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2
7Artisans 14mm f/2.8 is 145 g lighter. Samyang 14mm f/2.8 focuses 15 cm closer.
The 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 is a 14mm f/2.8 prime, and the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is a 14mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 better than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2?
- 145 g lighter (504 g vs 649 g)
- 17 mm shorter (79 mm vs 96.1 mm long)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2020)
Why is the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 better than the 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8?
- Focuses 15 cm closer (0.28 m vs 0.43 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 145 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 145 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 | Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 14mm | 14mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Ultra wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 504 g ◆ | 649 g (1.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 87 x 79 mm | 87 mm (diameter) x 96.1 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.43 m | 0.28 m (11 in) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.08x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes (with de-click function) |
| Aperture blades | 10 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 13 elements / 9 groups | 14 elements in 10 groups (1 aspherical, 1 hybrid aspherical, 2 extra-low dispersion, 3 high refractive index elements) |
| Filter size | 77 mm | — |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 |
| Price | $299 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Samyang
- 79 × 87 mm
- 96.1 × 87 mm
The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is 17 mm longer and 145 g heavier than the 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8.
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Sample frames
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 or the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2?
- The 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 weighs 504 g, 145 g less than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 (649 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 or the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2?
- The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 focuses down to 0.28 m, against 0.43 m for the 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8.
- Do the 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 and the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 or the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 145 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 or the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 145 g lighter to carry.
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