YONGNUO YN14mm F/2.8 Ultra-wide Angle Prime Lens in stock and ready to ship

YONGNUO YN14mm F/2.8YONGNUO YN14mm F/2.8 at a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • UD Aspherical and Aspherical Elements
  • Anomalous Dispersion and UHR Elements
  • Multi-Coated Elements
  • DC Autofocus Motor, AF/MF Switch
  • Micro-USB Port for Firmware Updates
  • Seven-Blade Diaphragm

The YONGNUO YN14mm F/2.8 Ultra-wide Angle Prime Lens is in stock and ready to ship for $557.99 at Amazon US.

The YN 14mm f/2.8 looks very similar to Canon’s 14mm lenses. Interesting detail: the Yongnuo YN 14mm f/2.8 has a USB port for firmware updates. Although the new Yongnuo lens looks similar to Canon’s 14mm f/2.8 II lens it’s not a clone.

Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 EF review (ePhotozine)

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Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 EF at a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
  • Two Aspherical and Four HRI Elements
  • Ultra Multi-Coating
  • Autofocus, AF/MF Switch
  • Weather-Sealed Construction
  • Rounded, Seven-Blade Diaphragm

ePhotozine reviewed the new Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 EF lens. The Samyang 14mm f/2.8 is for full frame Canon DSLRs, and it is the first Samyang AF lens for a Canon DSLR.

From the conclusion:

Samyang has consistently produced some excellent lenses for many years and now join the mainstream of AF lenses with equally powerful offerings.

The new AF 14mm f/2.8 EF takes us a step further. Hitherto, all the AF lenses have concentrated on the Sony A series, but now we see the first autofocus DSLR lens, for Canon. It performs well, produced superb images and is a real alternative at a very attractive price. Read the review…

Samyang 14mm f/2.8 EF: Adorama | B&H Photo

Here is the Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 for Canon mount

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Samyang 14mm f/2.8 EF at a glance:

  • Image Sensor size: Full frame 35mm
  • Focal length: 14mm
  • Maximum aperture: F/2.8
  • Filter Diameter: N/A
  • Angle of view: 116.6 degrees (full frame sensor)
  • Minimum focus distance: 0.2m
  • Focus type: Auto-Focus (with Manual Focus switch)
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 7 (rounded)
  • Lens construction: 15 elements in 10 groups (2 Aspherical, 1 Extra Low Dispersion, 4 High Refractive
  • Dimensions (max): 90.5mm Dia x 95.6mm L

It’s official. Samyang announced the Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 lens for Canon EF mount. The first Samyang lens with auto-focus for Canon DSLRs. The Samyang brand is also known as Rokinon or Walimex or Bower. The Samyang 14mm f/2.8 will sell for $799. Pre-order at B&H Photo | Amazon |  Adorama

Ideal Autofocus Lens with High Usability

This first EF mount autofocus lens from Samyang encapsulates the brand’s universally respected optical technology, especially in the wide angle lens category. From a total of 15 lenses in 10 groups, 7 special optic lenses have been chosen in the production of this lens, to maximise the image quality. The use of 2 aspherical lenses, 4 high-refractive lenses, and 1 extra-low dispersion lens minimises distortion and various aberrations while producing crystal clear resolution. The remarkably even image quality from centre to corner of the wide 116.6 degree angle of view appears distinctly on its MTF chart.

The minimised weight and movement of the focusing lens group enables quiet and pleasant autofocusing with high accuracy. This compact Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF weighs only 485g without lens caps and hood and is the best travel partner to capture unforgettable moments on your journey. Weather-sealing and a built-in AF/MF switch increase usability.

Product description:

The AF 14mm F2.8 EF is Samyang’s first autofocus lens designed for Canon full frame DSLR cameras. This light weight wide-angle lens inherits the renowned image quality of Samyang’s wide angle series and importantly, the minimised weight and motion of the focusing lens group enables fast, quiet and precise autofocus.

With a total of 15 lens elements in 10 groups, this lens uses 7 special optical elements to maximise image quality. The use of 2 aspherical lenses, 4 high-refractive lenses, and 1 extra-low dispersion lens minimises distortion and aberrations while producing crystal clear resolution. Ultra Multi Coating effectively eliminates flare and ghosting to improve resolution even further. The remarkably even image quality from centre to edge of the wide 116.6 degree angle of view is very apparent on the MTF chart.

This compact Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF weighhs only 485g (without lens caps and hood) and is the ideal travel partner to capture unforgettable moments along your journey. Weather-sealing and a built-in AF/MF switch increase usability. Beautiful bokeh and star effects can be achieved thanks to the wide aperture and 7 rounded diaphragm blades 

 

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Yongnuo announces YN 14mm f/2.8 lens for Canon mount

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Yongnuo YN 14mm f/2.8 at a glance:

  • Focal Length 14mm
  • Lens Structure 9 groups 12pcs
  • Diaphragm Leaves 7pcs
  • Minimum Aperture 22
  • Minimum Focus Distance Approx 0.2m
  • Maximum Amplification Factor Approx 0.15x
  • Drive System DC Motor
  • Maximum Diameter and Length Approx Φ86×105mm
  • Weigh tApprox 780g

Chinese manufacturer Yongnuo announced a ultra-wide angle lens for Canon mount, the YN 14mm f/2.8. The YN 14mm f/2.8 looks very similar to Canon’s 14mm lenses. Interesting detail: the Yongnuo YN 14mm f/2.8 has a USB port for firmware updates. Although the new Yongnuo lens looks similar to Canon’s 14mm f/2.8 II lens it’s not a clone. As for the time of writing neither the price nor the shipping date are known.

From Yongnuo:

A Professional Lens of Capturing Grand View

YONGNUO Ultra-wide Angle Prime Lens YN14mm F2.8

114° Ultra-wide Angle

The diagonal angle of view is about 114°. For YN14mm F2.8 helps to collect the vast landscape and giant structures, it’s easier to show a grand and solemn atmosphere.

High-precision,Ultra-low Dispersion and Aspherical Lens
It carries two high-precision aspherical glass lenses, one of which adopts ultra-low dispersion lens, which effectively compensates various optical aberration,  minimizes chromatic aberrations, and provides excellent sharpness and color correction.

Precision-machined Abnormal Dispersion Lens

YN14mm 2.8 adopts 1pcs of abnormal dispersion lens, which helps to better control the dispersion problem from super-wide angle and large aperture, and, helps to improve second order spectrum.

Glass Optical Lens, Multilayer Coating

It adopts glass optical lens and multilayer coating technology to effectively increase light transmittance and minimize backlight ghost image and glare.

Firmware Upgrade

YN14mm F2.8 is equipped with USB port. The users can download the latest firmware from the official YONGNUO website and update the lens to keep the best compatibility and performance.

F2.8 Large Aperture

With F2.8 bright and large aperture, background blurred, subject highlighted.

Focus Modes: Auto Focus (AF) and Manual Focus (MF)

YN14mm F2.8 supports auto focus and manual focus. The focus mode can be selected according to practical requirement.

7 pieces of Aperture Blades

YN14mm F2.8 has 7 pieces of aperture blades, which helps to take picture of circular defocused spots and helps to reduce the aperture and take picture of 14-star effect.

Durable Metal Mount

YN14mm F2.8 adopts chrome-plated and high-accuracy metal mount. It’s wearable, corrosion-resistant, and highly consistent with the camera.

Focus Distance Indicator

YN14mm F2.8 is equipped with focus distance indicator. It’s convenient for you to judge the distance and the depth of field.

Gold-plating Technology

The metal contacts adopts gold-plating technology,which brings the advantages of excellent signal transduction ,perfect image quality and new performance breakthroughs.

Black Friday 2017: Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC with AE chip – $289 (reg. $399, Amazon US)

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Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC at a glance:

  • Features built-in AE chip for auto metering with Canon DSLR cameras
  • Aperture Range: F/2.8 – F/22
  • Compatible with both full frame and APS-C cameras
  • Minimum Focusing Distance of 10.8 inches. 6 Diaphragm Blades
  • Focus Type : Manual Focus

Amazon US has a good deal on the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC lens on sale at $289. Compare at $399. This version has the AE chip, i.e. it’s still manual focus but the AE chip allows the lens to work with the camera’s focus confirm, auto exposure, auto metering and auto white balance functions.

Amazon EU and Amazon US Black Friday pages are already up and running and first deals are online. Have a look: Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon ES and Amazon IT.

B&H Photo has a Black Friday 2017 page   –   Adorama has a Black Friday 2017 page   –   Canon USA has a Black Friday 2017 page

All B&H Photo’s Canon deals for Black Friday are listed here   –   All Adorama Canon deals for Black Friday are listed here.

If you’re hunting for deals it’s a good idea to regularly check the page of your interest. Deals of special interest (i.e. the best deals) are listed here.