![]() ![]() The Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE isn't claimed to be a macro lens, with a minimum focusing distance of 20cm/0.656ft and a magnification reproduction ratio of 0.12x. Stopping-down to f/8 virtually eliminates this. With the lens set to its maximum aperture of f/2.8, there is significant light fall-off in the corners. Chromatic AberrationsĬhromatic aberrations, typically seen as purple or blue fringes along contrasty edges, were quite prevalent in our test shots, as shown in the examples below. It has a pretty quiet focusing mechanism, too, which makes this lens well-suited to video recording. We didn't experience too much "hunting", either in good or bad light, with the lens accurately focusing almost all of the time. When it comes to auto-focusing, the Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE is a fairly quick performer, taking about 0.25 seconds to lock onto the subject when mounted on the Sony A7R II that we tested it with. ![]() There are no hard stops at the ends of the range, making it more difficult to set focus at infinity. ![]() The Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE lens has a wide focus ring. The Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE lens in-hand Focal RangeĪt the 14mm focal length the angle of view is 113.9 degrees. It doesn't accept filters due to the fixed lens hood. The Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE ships with a soft drawstring bag and a large plastic petal-shaped lens hood. Full-time manual focus override is not available, and there's no distance and/or depth of field scale either. Rear of the Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE lensįocusing is usefully internal and manual focusing is possible when set on the camera body. Side of the Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE lensįront of the Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE lens The focus ring is pleasingly wide and ridged for easier grip. The optical elements are made of high-grade glass and aspherical lenses have been included to minimise aberration and unnecessary light dispersion. The lens has a metal housing and a metal mount too. The Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE lens alongside a Sony A7R IIīuild quality is excellent. The Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE lens mounted on a Sony A7R II As seen in the photos below, it rather dwarves the full-frame Sony A7R II camera, especially as the lens hood cannot be removed. Weighing in at 505 grams and measuring 9.75cm in length, the Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE is quite a big lens given its focal length. The Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE lens retails for £599 in the UK and €699 in Europe. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 20cm/0.656ft and a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.20x. On a full-frame camera body, the Samyang AF 14/2.8 FE lens offers an angle of view of 113.9 degrees, making it the widest rectilinear lens designed for Sony E-mount cameras. It's the second ever Samyang lens to feature auto-focusing, incorporating a stepping motor for smooth and accurate autofocusing. The Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE is comprised of 14 elements in 10 groups including 3 aspherical glass elements and an iris diaphragm with seven rounded aperture blades. The Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE is a new ultra-wide-angle prime lens for full-frame Sony Alpha cameras. ![]()
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