Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE vs Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air
Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air has more in its favour on paper. The AF 14mm f/2.8 FE gathers more light for low light and background blur; the AF 14mm f/4 Air is lighter and cheaper.
Choose the AF 14mm f/2.8 FE for
- a brighter maximum aperture (f/2.8, about 1.0 stops more light)
Choose the AF 14mm f/4 Air for
- less weight (180g vs 485g)
- a lower price (about £169 vs £260)
| AF 14mm f/2.8 FE | AF 14mm f/4 Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samyang | Viltrox |
| Focal length | 14mm | 14mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Weight | 485 g | 180 g |
| Stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | No |
| Filter size | — | — |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| New price | £499 | £169 |
| Used at MPB (Sony E / FE) | £214–£304 | None listed |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE better than the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air?
The AF 14mm f/2.8 FE offers a brighter maximum aperture (f/2.8, about 1.0 stops more light); the AF 14mm f/4 Air offers less weight (180g vs 485g), a lower price (about £169 vs £260).
Which is better value, the AF 14mm f/2.8 FE or the AF 14mm f/4 Air?
On Sony E / FE, the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air costs about £169 against about £260 for the Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE (MPB used where listed, otherwise new; checked 5 November 2026).
Is f/2.8 worth it over f/4?
f/2.8 gathers about 1.0 stops more light, which helps indoors, at night and for background blur. If you mostly shoot in good light, the slower lens is usually lighter and cheaper.
Do both lenses fit the same cameras?
Both are available for Sony E / FE (and other mounts: Nikon Z, L-Mount).