Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 § 03 Head to head
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 vs TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 has a more aperture blades. TTartisan 14mm f/2.8 is 204 g lighter.
The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is a 14mm f/2.8 prime, and the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH is a 14mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 
TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 better than the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH?
- More aperture blades (9 vs 8)
Why is the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH better than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2?
- 204 g lighter (445 g vs 649 g)
- 31 mm shorter (65 mm vs 96.1 mm long)
- Focuses 8 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.28 m)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2020)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH has the edge: it is 204 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH has the edge: it is 204 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 | TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 14mm | 14mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Ultra wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 649 g (1.43 lbs) | 445 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 87 mm (diameter) x 96.1 mm (length) | 80 x 65 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.28 m (11 in) | 0.2 m ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.08x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes (with de-click function) | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 8 |
| Optical construction | 14 elements in 10 groups (1 aspherical, 1 hybrid aspherical, 2 extra-low dispersion, 3 high refractive index elements) | 13 elements / 10 groups |
| Filter size | — | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Price | — | $196 list price |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · TTartisan
- 96.1 × 87 mm
- 65 × 80 mm
The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is 31 mm longer and 204 g heavier than the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH.
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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 Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 or the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH?
- The TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH weighs 445 g, 204 g less than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 (649 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 or the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH?
- The TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH focuses down to 0.2 m, against 0.28 m for the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2.
- Do the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 and the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 or the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH has the edge: it is 204 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 or the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH better for architecture?
- For architecture, the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH has the edge: it is 204 g lighter to carry.
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