Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 § 03 Head to head
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 vs Yongnuo YN 14 mm f/2.8
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 is 131 g lighter. Yongnuo 14mm f/2.8 focuses 8 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 is a 14mm f/2.8 prime, and the Yongnuo YN 14 mm f/2.8 is a 14mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 
Yongnuo YN 14 mm f/2.8 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 better than the Yongnuo YN 14 mm f/2.8?
- 131 g lighter (649 g vs 780 g)
- 9 mm shorter (96.1 mm vs 105 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2017)
Why is the Yongnuo YN 14 mm f/2.8 better than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2?
- Focuses 8 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.28 m)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has the edge: it is 131 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has the edge: it is 131 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 | Yongnuo YN 14 mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 14mm | 14mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Ultra wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 649 g (1.43 lbs) ◆ | 780 g (27.51 oz) |
| Dimensions | 87 mm (diameter) x 96.1 mm (length) | 105 x 86 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.28 m (11 in) | 0.2 m (7.87 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.08x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes (with de-click function) | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 14 elements in 10 groups (1 aspherical, 1 hybrid aspherical, 2 extra-low dispersion, 3 high refractive index elements) | 12 elements / 9 groups |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 2020 | 2017 |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Yongnuo
- 96.1 × 87 mm
- 105 × 86 mm
The Yongnuo YN 14 mm f/2.8 is 9 mm longer and 131 g heavier than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2.
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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 Yongnuo YN 14 mm f/2.8?
- The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 weighs 649 g, 131 g less than the Yongnuo YN 14 mm f/2.8 (780 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 or the Yongnuo YN 14 mm f/2.8?
- The Yongnuo YN 14 mm f/2.8 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 Yongnuo YN 14 mm f/2.8 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 Yongnuo YN 14 mm f/2.8 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has the edge: it is 131 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 or the Yongnuo YN 14 mm f/2.8 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 has the edge: it is 131 g lighter to carry.
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