Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM II § 03 Head to head
Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM II vs Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2
Canon 14mm f/2.8 focuses 8 cm closer. Samyang 14mm f/2.8 has a more aperture blades.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM II 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 Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM II 
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM II better than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2?
- Focuses 8 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.28 m)
Why is the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 better than the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM II?
- More aperture blades (9 vs 6)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2007)
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM II | 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 | 645 g (22.75 oz) ◆ | 649 g (1.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 80 x 94 mm | 87 mm (diameter) x 96.1 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.2 m (7.87 inches) ◆ | 0.28 m (11 in) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.08x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes (with de-click function) |
| Aperture blades | 6 | 9 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 14 elements in 11 groups | 14 elements in 10 groups (1 aspherical, 1 hybrid aspherical, 2 extra-low dispersion, 3 high refractive index elements) |
| Filter size | Rear gel filter holder | — |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2007 | 2020 |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Samyang
- 94 × 80 mm
- 96.1 × 87 mm
The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is 2 mm longer and 4 g heavier than the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM II.
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Sample frames
Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM II
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM II or the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2?
- The Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM II weighs 645 g, 4 g less than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 (649 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM II or the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2?
- The Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM II focuses down to 0.2 m, against 0.28 m for the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2.
- Do the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM II 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.
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