Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC A-mount lens review by cat.spb

reviewer#8374 date: Dec-8-2010
sharpness: 5
color: 5
build: 5
distortion: 4
flare control: 5
overall: 4.8
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I own this lens
compared to:Sony 16/2.8, Sony 20/2.8, Sony 16-35/2.8, Tokina 20-35/2.8.
price paid:430 USD(new)
positive:- 14mm, f2.8 on FF
- Very sharp and contrast
- Minimum CA
- Build quality
- Low price
negative:- Distortion
- Vignette in open
comment:I like this lens. This lens very sharp in the center and on corners in A900.

rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 19
  • sharpness: 4.74
  • color: 4.58
  • build: 4.47
  • distortion: 3.63
  • flare control: 4.16
  • overall: 4.32
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