Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R vs Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2
Fujifilm 14mm f/2.8 is 414 g lighter. Samyang 14mm f/2.8 is weather sealed.
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R 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, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R 
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R better than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2?
- 414 g lighter (235 g vs 649 g)
- 38 mm shorter (58.4 mm vs 96.1 mm long)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.18 m vs 0.28 m)
Why is the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 better than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R?
- Is weather sealed
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2012)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has the edge: it is weather sealed.
- architecture For architecture, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R has the edge: it is 414 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R | 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 | APS-C | Full Frame |
| Weight | 235 g (8.29 oz) ◆ | 649 g (1.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 65 x 58.4 mm | 87 mm (diameter) x 96.1 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.18 m (7.09 inches) ◆ | 0.28 m (11 in) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.08x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes ◆ |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes (with de-click function) |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 10 elements / 7 groups | 14 elements in 10 groups (1 aspherical, 1 hybrid aspherical, 2 extra-low dispersion, 3 high refractive index elements) |
| Filter size | 58 mm | — |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2012 | 2020 |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Samyang
- 58.4 × 65 mm
- 96.1 × 87 mm
The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is 38 mm longer and 414 g heavier than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R or the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2?
- The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R weighs 235 g, 414 g less than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 (649 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R or the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2?
- The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R focuses down to 0.18 m, against 0.28 m for the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2.
- Do the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R 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 Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R or the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has the edge: it is weather sealed.
- Is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R or the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R has the edge: it is 414 g lighter to carry.
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