Samyang SYXP14-C
The sophisticated 18-element optical design with hybrid aspherical and ED glass delivers sharp, low-distortion images with a bright f/2.4 aperture for full-frame Canon EF cameras. Its durable aluminum-alloy housing and built-in lens hood provide a robust, flare-resistant build in a fully manual focus package. This lens is best for architectural and astrophotography specialists who prioritize precise manual control and edge-to-edge sharpness over autofocus convenience.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong macro (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average build (11th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 6 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
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 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.4 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 280 |
| Max Magnification | 1:12.5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samyang SYXP14-C | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 14mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 794 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samyang SYXP14-C | 12.8 | 24.1 | 11 | 74.6 | 92.9 | 21 | 15.9 | 33.3 | 11 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.3 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.5 | 63.5 | 89.3 | 85.1 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.3 | 75.9 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.5 | 90.8 | 67.3 | 68.8 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.3 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.5 | 75.8 | 68 | 62.7 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.3 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.5 | 44.3 | 93.1 | 67.8 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.4 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.1 | 63.5 | 92.4 | 55.7 | 93.4 |
Usage Scores
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