§ 03 Head to head

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z vs TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH

Samyang 14mm f/2.8 has a more aperture blades. TTartisan 14mm f/2.8 is 365 g lighter.

The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z 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.

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Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z 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 Z?

  • 365 g lighter (445 g vs 810 g)
  • 59 mm shorter (65 mm vs 124 mm long)
  • Focuses 8 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.28 m)
  • Newer design (2025 vs 2019)
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Which should you buy?

By use
  • landscape For landscape photography, the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH has the edge: it is 365 g lighter to carry.
  • architecture For architecture, the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH has the edge: it is 365 g lighter to carry.
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Specification

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SpecificationSamyang MF 14mm F2.8 ZTTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH
Focal length14mm 14mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8 f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22 f/16
Lens typeUltra wide-angle prime lens Prime lens
FormatFull Frame Full frame
Weight810 g (1.79 lbs) 445 g ◆
Dimensions87 mm (diameter) x 124 mm (length) 80 x 65 mm
Minimum focusing distance0.28 m (11 in) 0.2 m ◆
Maximum magnification0.08x —
Image stabilizationNo No
Weather sealingYes —
Aperture ringYes —
Aperture blades9 ◆8
Optical construction14 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 mountNikon Z Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount
Released2019 2025
Price—$196 list price
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Size

Drawn to relative scale
  • A · Samyang
  • B · TTartisan
  • 124 × 87 mm
  • 65 × 80 mm

The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z is 59 mm longer and 365 g heavier than the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH.

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Sample frames

Shot on each lens

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z

Duration
Duration by MarcinNar
Stl County Sunset 7-27
Stl County Sunset 7-27 by SG Hayes Imagery
Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage by GregoryAshmore
Point Betsie Lighthouse
Point Betsie Lighthouse by GregoryAshmore
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Video reviews

4 on YouTube
Video thumbnail for Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z review 1
Video thumbnail for Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z review 2
Video thumbnail for TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH review 1
Video thumbnail for TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH review 2
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Questions

Which is lighter, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z or the TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH?
The TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH weighs 445 g, 365 g less than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z (810 g).
Which focuses closer, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z 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 Z.
Do the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z 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 Z 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 365 g lighter to carry.
Is the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z 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 365 g lighter to carry.
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