Compare Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 vs Laowa 9mm f/5.6

Construction

Aperture Blades
9 blades
5 blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Ultra Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Ultra Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Physical aperture ring, Distance scale, DoF scale
Physical aperture ring, DoF scale
Lens Mount
Canon EF-mount, Canon EF-M-mount, Fujifilm X-mount, Micro Four Thirds-mount, Nikon F-mount, Sony E-mount
Leica M-mount, Leica L-mount, Nikon Z-mount, Sony E-mount
Optical Formula | Elements
14 elements
14 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
10 groups
10 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
1 ASP, 1 hybrid ASP, 2 ED, 3 HR elements + UMC coating groups

Dimensions

Size | Diameter
87 mm / 3.43 in
62 mm / 2.44 in
Size | Length
96 mm / 3.78 in
66 mm / 2.60 in
Weight
649 g / 22.93 oz
350 g / 12.37 oz

Function

Angle Of View
114.2° Diagonal | 104.3° Horizontal | 81.2° Vertical
134.9° Diagonal | 126.9° Horizontal | 106.3° Vertical
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/22
f/5.6
Autofocus
No
No
Focal Length
14 mm
9 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
No
Weather Resistance
Yes

Performance

Max Magnification
0.08x
0.21x
Min Focus Distance
280 mm / 11.02 in
120 mm / 4.72 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood included
Debut
2020-05-25
2020-06-30
Made In
Korea
China

Reviews

Neofiliac score
59%
40%
Pros
  • Weather-sealed
  • Improved focus ring
  • Good build quality and ergonomics
  • Widest full-frame rectilinear lens
  • Dramatic angle of view
Cons
  • Lacks front filter thread
  • Low maximum magnification
  • Strong vignetting
  • Not very sharp
  • Dark maximum aperture
  • Lacks front filter thread

Price

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