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
Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R
Fujifilm
$549
Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF
Samyang
$499
Optical Design
Focal Length14mm12mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1011
Optical Groups78
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent21-21mm18-18mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance18 cm13 cm
Max Magnification0.11x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$549$499
Filter Size58mm67mm
Diameter65mm72.5mm
Length58.4mm58.4mm
Weight235g (8.3 oz)236g (8.3 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo