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Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D vs Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC

Key differences

  • —The 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D is 342g lighter (228g vs 570g).
  • —The 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
  • —At launch the 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC cost $150 less ($399 vs $549).
  • —For close-ups the 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC reaches 0.08× vs 0.07×.
Laowa
14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D
Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D
16842ZERO-D
Samyang/Rokinon
14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC
Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC
16842
Mount
Sony E (FE)
Sony E (FE)
Focal length
14mm
14mm
Max aperture
F4
F2.8◆
Weight
228g◆
570g
Dimensions ⌀ × L
58.0 × 59.0mm
87.0 × 122.1mm
Volume
156 cm³◆
726 cm³
Density
1.46 g/cm³
0.79 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀52mm
—
Min focus
0.27m◆
0.28m
Max magnification
0.07×
0.08×◆
Elements / groups
13 / 9
14 / 10
Aperture blades
5
6◆
Focus drive
Manual Helicoid
Manual Helicoid
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
—
—
Aperture ring
Yes
Yes
Released
2020
2010
MSRP (USD)
$549
$399◆
Sharpness
7.9◆
7.8
Bokeh Rendering
5.5
6.5◆
Autofocus Speed
MF
MF
Flare Resistance
7.0◆
6.5
Build / Sealing
8.4◆
7.0
Value / Size
8.0
9.2◆
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Performance overlay

  • 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D
  • 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC

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