Lens Lab
Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC / Rokinon 14mm F2.8 IF ED UMC
14mm · f/2.8
Overview
The Samyang/Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 is a manual-focus, manual-aperture ultra-wide lens offering excellent sharpness for its low price, especially for astrophotography. Optical strengths include good center resolution, but weaknesses are significant distortion and edge softness. Build is hefty with a large, non-standard lens cap and no filter thread. Handling is hampered by a slow focus ring. It suits budget-conscious landscape and astrophotographers who can work without autofocus and accept optical quirks.