SAMYANG

Astrophotography lovers, we might have just found the perfect lens for you! Samyang’s new MK2 lens, the ‘Classic Evolved’ wide-angle wonder, has received plenty of positive reviews among the photography community. The predecessors in the Samyang 14mm F2.8 series have all outshone themselves, and the new competitors are definitely not disappointing.

With 2 new outstanding features and its classic, renowned Samyang touches, the new Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 has a lot to reveal that’s not apparent in a single look.
This review will let you know all you need to know about this lens!

Samyang has advertised this lens to have ‘enhanced usability’ and before you wonder what it means, we’ll let some information slip.
The two new features - Focus Lock and De-Click - are garnering great appreciation everywhere as they have, indeed, enhanced the quality of wide-aperture lenses!

Let us start with the specs that the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 boasts.

1. Maximum Diameter: 87.0mm
2. Length: 96.3mm
3. Weight: 641 Grams
4. Aperture Range: F2.8 - F22
5. Construction: 14 Elements in 10 Groups (3 High Refractive Elements, 1 Hybrid Aspherical Element, 1 Aspherical Element, and 2 Extra-Low Distortion Elements)
6. Diaphragm Blades: 9

The special lenses are notably spectacular when it comes to night photography. The wide-maximum aperture ‘F2.8’ is also a selling point for landscape photographers and astrophotographers as it emphasizes perspective that’s hard to find in a wide-aperture lens.

The angle of view - 115.7° - gives a perfect opportunity for photographers to make their subjects look regal. Also, this feature is not an intimidating one when it comes to the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 - rather, it can be easily exploited to obtain images with more precision and perfection.
Creative expression is made easy with the ultra-wide-angle view!

The Focus Lock feature can be of great help to night photography and street photography enthusiasts. This feature allows the photographer to lock/unlock the focus ring -
as this is a manual focus lens, it offers a spectacular depth of field and remains lightweight.

The Focus Lock in the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 comes in handy during milky way photography as the probability of jostling the focus ring is avoided.

Want to adjust and tune your aperture to finer settings? Then, the De-Click feature is a boon for you! By rotating from ‘Click’ to ‘Free’ options, you can find any minute and accurate F-stops. When the right amount of light you need is captured, night photography becomes extremely impressive.

If you are a fan of shooting in adverse climatic conditions, the weather-sealed Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 lenses are going to be incredibly useful for you! Environment seals avoid the accumulation of moisture and raindrops in the lens mount area.

One notable thing about the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 is that it is not a fancy additional lens; rather, it is a fully manual lens that is a definite recommendation for those who specialize in landscape and night photography. Highly versatile and incredibly featured with its crisp image quality, this lens is surely a must-have!