Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 EF for Canon DSLRs

Monday 15 January 2018, 14:41 by Michelle Peeters | 5,078 views | 2 comments

This article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.

This first Samyang autofocus lens for Canon EF is Samyang's first autofocus lens for Canon DSLRs. EF lenses fit Canon cameras with a full-frame sensor, as well as cameras with an APS-H or APS-C sensor.

The Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF is made up of 15 lens elements in 10 groups, 7 of which use special types of glass to achieve optimal image quality.

The use of 2 aspherical, 4 high-refractive and one extra-low dispersion lens element minimises distortion and the various common aberrations.

According to Samyang, this produces an exceptionally sharp and contrast-rich image with minimal distortion. The sharpness should not only be in the centre, but should also be good right into the corners across this 116.6-degree angle of view. This can be seen from the flat MTF curve.

Ideal and universal ultra-wide-angle lens?

The use of lightweight lens elements and a short movement of the lens elements throughout the focusing range makes the autofocus of the Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 EF quiet, fast and accurate.

This compact lens weighs just 485 grams, without the lens cap and lens hood. Its moisture-resistant finish also makes it possible to keep taking photographs in less favourable weather conditions.

Finally, the practical AF/MF switch lets you quickly switch between autofocus and manual focusing, a must for every professional photographer.

Specifications

* Aperture range : f/2.8 - f/22
* Optical construction : 15 elements in 10 groups
* Minimum focusing distance : 0.20 metres
* Filter thread : N/A
* Number of aperture blades : 7
* Max. diameter : 90.5 mm
* Mount : Canon EF mount (Full-Frame)
* Angle of view FF : 116.6 degrees
* Angle of view APS-C : 92.8 degrees
* Length : 95.6 mm
* Weight : 485 grams (without lens cap and lens hood)

Availability and price

The new Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF complements Samyang's range of wide-angle lenses, such as the 14mm f/2.8 (with manual focusing) and the high-end XP 14mm f/2.4. The Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 EF will be available from February and has a recommended retail price of 789.99 euros.

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Michelle Peeters is fotografe en oprichter van DeuxBleus Fotografie. Michelle herkent het bijzondere in het gewone en het gewone in het bijzondere. Ze heeft zich nooit willen specialiseren en is daardoor van alle markten thuis.

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2 comments

geerjanssen wrote on Tuesday 16 January 2018 at 11:34 | reply
AF why?
Translated from Dutch.

Rob Gipman wrote on Tuesday 16 January 2018 at 13:57 | reply
Indeed, nice lens, I have this lens without AF, I'm still waiting for the correction settings for Corel Aftershot, but already very happy with it https://www.flickr.com/photos/gipukan/34599173830/
Translated from Dutch.

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