Suitable for landscapes, nature, and astrophotography, the Nikon F-mount Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 Lens for Nikon Ffrom Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 Lens for Nikon Fis a bright ultra-wide prime characterized by its autofocus design and immense field of view. The optical design features one extra-low dispersion element, two aspherical elements, and four high refractive index elements, which help to reduce a variety of aberrations and distortions for greater sharpness, clarity, and color rendering. An Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to individual elements to suppress lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast when working in strong lighting conditions. Complementing the optical design, the autofocus system makes use of a lightweight focusing group for quick and quiet performance that benefits both photo and video applications. Additionally, the lens also has an all-metal housing and is weather-sealed for use in inclement weather conditions.

F-Mount Lens/FX Format    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22    One Extra-Low Dispersion Element    Two Aspherical and Four HRI Elements    Ultra Multi-Coating    Autofocus, AF/MF Switch    Weather-Sealed Construction    Rounded, Seven-Blade Diaphragm

Ultra wide-angle prime is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount DSLRs, however, can also be used with DX models where it provides a 21mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture is well-suited to working in challenging lighting conditions and benefits astrophotography applications.

One extra-low dispersion element helps to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for notable clarity and color accuracy.

Two aspherical and four high refractive index elements minimize distortion and spherical aberrations to achieve high sharpness and accurate rendering.

An Ultra Multi-Coating has been applied to individual elements to reduce flare and ghosting for increased contrast and a neutral color balance.

Rounded, seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Dedicated AF/MF switch is available for quickly changing between focusing methods.

Durable, all-metal lens construction is weather-sealed for use in trying environmental conditions.

Integrated lens hood helps to block stray light from causing flare or ghosting and provides additional protection to the front element.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will the Samyang Lens Station work with Rokinon lenses? e.g., I have a Rokinon 12mm for Sony FE.

A: The Samyang Station would work on a Rokinon lens.

Q: 2. Will this work with Sony Alpha 1 ?

A: Yes it is design for Sony full frame mirrorless cameras. The lens is also electronically compatible with Sony A1. Some function such as eye detection or focus stacking wont be available with this lens.

Q: 3. Is this a focus by wire lens. Some say it jumps when trying to accurately manually focus stars as points of light?

A: Yes this lens has a focus-by-wire system.

Q: 4. Is there noticeable distortion with this lens?

A: The lens has some distortion and vignetting. While it is nowhere near the amount of the manual focus 14mm lens, the distortion and vignetting is not automatically corrected by Sony cameras (which only have profiles for their own lenses). While I have not seen an actual test of the distortion performance, there is not much, and it is relatively easy to get rid of in post-editing. One source I found stated that the measurement for distortion did not come in at higher than 1%, which is not a lot and which is surprising, especially for a super-wide angle lens. The old manual lens had a mustache distortion pattern, while it appears the minimum distortion on this lens is more of a barrel distortion pattern. While there is no profile for the lens in Lightroom, some have found that using the Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 lens' profile does a rather good job of correcting the slight distortion. In either case, if you are not happy with the lens' performance, the lens is subject to the terms and conditions of our 30-Day Return Policy (link found on the bottom of our website).

Q: 5. What Nd filters for this lense

A: This lens is not front threaded and so will not directly accept filters. One needs a filter holder designed specifically for this lens to attach filters on here. These would use 150mm filters. One option for a holder is the NiSi 150mm Q Filter Holder for Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE Lens for Sony E-Mount linked here. https://bhpho.to/2SvTfv0. This says for Sony, but it is also for the Canon RF mount lens. Which specific ND filters to get will depend on the specific photographic application.

Q: 6. What is the difference between this (Canon RF) and the one for Canon EF. Is it worth $200 extra just to avoid using an adapter?

A: If you have both systems go for the least costly and if you have the adapter, do the same.

Q: 7. Does anyone have experience with it shooting Infra-red? Any hotspots?

A: This lens was not created with Infrared shooting in mind.

Q: 8. where is this lens manufactured?

A: As per our records, the lens is made in South Korea. Please note that this is subject to change at any time.

Q: 9. Is this lens weather sealed or resistant?

A: Unfortunately, the Sony E mount version of this lens is not weather sealed.

Q: 10. What lens station is suitable for the Canon RF mount?

A: Samyang has an RF-mount lens station, however it seems as of right now (12/8) is it only available directly from the manufacturer. https://www.samyanglens.com/en/product/product-view.php?seq=442