Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM § 03 Head to head
Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM vs Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2
Canon 14mm f/2.8 is 89 g lighter. Samyang 14mm f/2.8 has a physical aperture ring.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM is a 14mm f/2.8 prime, and the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is a 14mm f/2.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM 
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM better than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2?
- 89 g lighter (560 g vs 649 g)
- 7 mm shorter (89 mm vs 96.1 mm long)
- Focuses 3 cm closer (0.25 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?
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (9 vs 5)
- Newer design (2020 vs 1991)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM has the edge: it is 89 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM has the edge: it is 89 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM | 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 | 560 g (19.75 oz) ◆ | 649 g (1.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 77 x 89 mm | 87 mm (diameter) x 96.1 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) ◆ | 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 | 5 | 9 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 13 elements / 10 groups | 14 elements in 10 groups (1 aspherical, 1 hybrid aspherical, 2 extra-low dispersion, 3 high refractive index elements) |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 1991 | 2020 |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Samyang
- 89 × 77 mm
- 96.1 × 87 mm
The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is 7 mm longer and 89 g heavier than the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM.
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Sample frames
Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM
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 or the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2?
- The Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM weighs 560 g, 89 g less than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 (649 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM or the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2?
- The Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM focuses down to 0.25 m, against 0.28 m for the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2.
- Do the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM 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 Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM or the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM has the edge: it is 89 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM or the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L USM has the edge: it is 89 g lighter to carry.
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