Samyang
7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
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 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Cheaper $296.00 vs $1,900.76
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 The best price we've seen is $1,605 cheaper (6.4x less)
Lighter 197 g vs 1 kg
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 5.1x lighter
Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT Learn more about
the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly more zoom 1.7x vs 1x
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 More than 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 24 mm vs 7.5 mm
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 More than 3x more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT:7.5 mm
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:14 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT:7.5 mm
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:24 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499
Tilt-shift Is a tilt-shift lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Canon-ef

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$269
Auto focus Auto focus
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Canon-ef vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT
Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT
Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Fisheye lens

$299
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Auto focus Auto focus
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$938
Length Shorter
Weight Lighter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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