Product Comparison: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED vs Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC


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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED Camera Lens
Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC Lens for Nikon
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General Specifications
Brand
Nikon
Samyang
Model
AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED
14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
With a constant maximum aperture, on the 14-24mm focal range, equal to f2.8, Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8G ED ultra-wide-angle zoom lens delivers superb performance in any situation.
The Samyang 14mm Ultra-Wide Angle F/2. 8 IF ED UMC Lens is the highest quality affordably priced 14mm lens on the market. It is designed for full frame cameras and is fully compatible with APS-C cameras as well. Its build and construction are superb!
Key Specs
Mount Type
Nikon F-Bayonet
Nikon F-Bayonet
Maximum Aperture
2.8 /f
2.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
14 millimeters
14 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
24 millimeters
14 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Fixed
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED Camera Lens
  • Sharp corner to corner, at wide open aperture, at entire zoom range.
  • Excellent wide angle, useful for landscape, very good sharpness.
  • It has beautiful colors, super fast autofocus and an extremely useful focal range for wide-angle photography.
  • It's such quality glass, and the range is nice.
  • It is well built, and the 14-24mm range of the zoom was really nice.
Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC Lens for Nikon
  • Center sharpness is awesome throughout the entire aperture range.
  • The aperture ring snaps to each stop nicely and the focus ring is smooth.
  • Aperture f/2.8 is great in low-light.
  • The Aperture adjustment has good click and feels smooth.
  • The minimum focal distance is great.
Size & Weight
Height
3.8 in.
3.42 in.
Width
3.8 in.
3.42 in.
Depth
5.2 in.
3.79 in.
Weight
35.3 oz.
18.69 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED Camera Lens
  • Heavy but not bulky at all.
  • Awesome, sharp, and very solid. It's not as heavy as most are reporting.
  • The images are extremely crisp. Good size of the lens.
  • The main draw back I had with this lens was the weight.
  • This lens is so big and heavy.
Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC Lens for Nikon
  • It's actually a nice size and weight. Sturdy build.
  • The weight and construction are good.
  • Wide, light and not so heavy.
  • Love this lens! Amazing size and weight.
  • The image quality is fantastic, it's well built and has good size.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
10.8 in.
11.02 in.
Field Of View
FX 114° - 84° / DX 90° - 61°
115.7° - 93.9°
Zoom Type
Rotating
Manual
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED Camera Lens
  • It covers an incredible angle of view on a full frame camera.
  • Has near perfect distortion control even at wide apertures.
  • Autofocus on my D700 is fast and accurate even in low light.
  • Flare is well controlled and colors are crisp even in candle lit night shots with the light source in the picture.
  • Fast autofocus, very sharp images throughout the frame even when wide open.
Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC Lens for Nikon
  • The focus ring turns very smooth with long travel to obtain precise focus.
  • Lens feels solid and the focus ring is smooth.
  • The image is always smooth, stable and in focus.
  • It's not autofocus. Pay more if you want this feature.
  • All manual: manual aperture, manual focus.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Nikon
Nikon
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
14 Elements in 11 Groups
14 Elements in 10 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
9
6
Extras
Internal Focusing, AF-S (Silent Wave Motor), Super Integrated Coating, Aspherical Lens, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Nano Crystal Coat
Ultra Wide Angle, Aspherical Lens, Ultra Multi Coating
What customers say about "Features"
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED Camera Lens
  • Great lens. Very crisp, clear, great color.
  • It is very crisp and focuses fast.
  • Sharpness, contrast, build quality and lack of distortion are all world-class.
  • Colors are wonderful with great contrast. Focus is quick and silent.
  • No filter ring is the only my draw back.
Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC Lens for Nikon
  • Build quality is great. It feels very solid and robust and not plastic or cheap.
  • Aperture ring is tactile and clicky, perfect for stills.
  • Nice lens and sharp.
  • Decent image quality. Build quality is not bad, especially at this price.
  • Build quality and picture quality both are good.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
Download
MSRP
1749.95 $

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