Lens Comparison
Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R vs Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF
Key Differences
- Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.8).
- Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF has a better min focus distance (13 cm vs 18 cm).
- Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
- Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF has a better price (msrp) ($499 vs $549).
- Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R has a better max magnification (0.11x vs 0.1x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 14mm | 12mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 10 | 11 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 21-21mm | 18-18mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 18 cm | 13 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x | 0.1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $549 | $499 |
| Filter Size | 58mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 65mm | 72.5mm |
| Length | 58.4mm | 58.4mm |
| Weight | 235g (8.3 oz) | 236g (8.3 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |






