Rokinon SP SP14M-C 14mm
Its 18-element optical design with two aspherical and two ED elements delivers sharp, color-accurate images with minimal distortion for a 14mm f/2.4 prime. The durable aluminum-alloy housing and built-in lens hood add practical, lightweight protection without driving up cost. This lens is best for landscape and astrophotography shooters who prioritize optical quality and full manual control over autofocus convenience.
About This Lens
Its 18-element optical design with two aspherical and two ED elements delivers sharp, color-accurate images with minimal distortion for a 14mm f/2.4 prime. The durable aluminum-alloy housing and built-in lens hood add practical, lightweight protection without driving up cost. This lens is best for landscape and astrophotography shooters who prioritize optical quality and full manual control over autofocus convenience.
- Focal length 14mm
- Max aperture 22
- Mount Canon EF
- Weight g 953
- Af type manual focus only
- Lens type wide-angle
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong macro (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average build (5th percentile) 5th
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile) 11th
- Below average af (14th percentile) 14th
- Below average aperture (24th percentile) 24th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 14 |
| Focal Length Max | 14 |
| Elements | 18 |
| Groups | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.4 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.1 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 280 |
| Max Magnification | 1:12.5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Rokinon SP SP14M-C 14mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 14mm | 28-400mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 13mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z | Sony E | Fuji X | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 953 | 726 | 615 | 92 | 415 | 413 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokinon SP SP14M-C 14mm | 14 | 28.1 | 4.7 | 70.8 | 92.1 | 24.4 | 11.3 | 34.2 | 58.6 | 36.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.8 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 0 | 98.9 | 84.6 | 98.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 0 | 99.6 | 68.8 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.8 | 96.6 | 87.8 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 30.1 | 99.2 | 51.8 | 81.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.8 | 96.7 | 42.2 | 89.5 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 80.9 | 34.2 | 75.9 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.4 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 0 | 95.6 | 65.3 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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