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Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (Canon RF) vs Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 RF

Key differences

  • —The 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (Canon RF) is 256g lighter (228g vs 484g).
  • —The AF 14mm F2.8 RF is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
  • —At launch the 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (Canon RF) cost $250 less ($549 vs $799).
  • —The 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (Canon RF) is manual focus only.
  • —For close-ups the AF 14mm F2.8 RF reaches 0.12× vs 0.07×.
Laowa
14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (Canon RF)
Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (Canon RF)
16842ZERO-D
Samyang/Rokinon
AF 14mm F2.8 RF
Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 RF
AF
Mount
Canon RF
Canon RF
Focal length
14mm
14mm
Max aperture
F4
F2.8◆
Weight
228g◆
484g
Dimensions ⌀ × L
58.0 × 59.0mm
86.0 × 95.3mm
Volume
156 cm³◆
554 cm³
Density
1.46 g/cm³
0.87 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀52mm
—
Min focus
0.27m
0.20m◆
Max magnification
0.07×
0.12×◆
Elements / groups
13 / 9
14 / 10
Aperture blades
5
7◆
Focus drive
Manual Helicoid
Linear STM
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
—
Yes
Aperture ring
Yes
—
Released
2020
2019
MSRP (USD)
$549◆
$799
Sharpness
7.6◆
6.8
Bokeh Rendering
6.0
6.0
Autofocus Speed
MF
7.8
Flare Resistance
7.0◆
6.3
Build / Sealing
8.5◆
7.8
Value / Size
8.0
8.5◆
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Performance overlay

  • 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (Canon RF)
  • AF 14mm F2.8 RF

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