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Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 MK2

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Product Overview

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 is an affordable manual-focus lens available for several popular DSLR and mirrorless systems. An ultra-wide angle prime lens, it covers the full-frame image circle but is sold also to APS-C and MFT users.
While the MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 appears to have some resemblance to the AF 14mm F2.8 released by Samyang a few months apart, it has a different optical design: This is understandable, as autofocus lenses need to accommodate for AF elements differently.
To be able to support all the different lens mounts, Samyang has abandoned electronic contacts, making this a pure mechanical lens. It is weather sealed for all but F-mount.
Two unique redeeming features of this lens are the focus lock and the de-clickable aperture ring. They reflect Samyang's dedication to videographers.
Another lens with this new design language is Samyang's new MF 85mm F1.4 MK2.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 59%
Pros
  • Weather-sealed
  • Improved focus ring
  • Good build quality and ergonomics
Cons
  • Lacks front filter thread
  • Low maximum magnification
  • Strong vignetting
  • Not very sharp

What external reviewers found

External score 44%
Pros
  • Good color rendition and an acceptable sharpness when used at F5.6 / F8
  • Good flare resistance for a wide angle
  • Low CA
  • Lightroom lens profile of the (300 euros) with better build quality and much improved ergonomics
Cons
  • No EXIF transmitted to the body
  • Average wide open and Good at best when closing down

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External Reviews

sonyalpha[1]

Reviewer score 44% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from sonyalpha have found:
The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 (460 euros) is the same lens as the (300 euros) with better build quality and much improved ergonomics. Results are average wide open and Good at best when closing down. The lens will only be suited for a 24Mpix camera. The main argument for this lens will be video with its click/clikless aperture.
Pros
  • Good color rendition and an acceptable sharpness when used at F5.6 / F8
  • Low CA
  • Good flare resistance for a wide angle
  • Lightroom lens profile of the (300 euros) with better build quality and much improved ergonomics
Cons
  • Average wide open and Good at best when closing down
  • No EXIF transmitted to the body

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References

  1. ^ Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 MK2. [sonyalpha].

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