Samyang's manual-focus 14mm ultra-wide for Nikon Z — f/2.8 with MF ring for astrophotography.
The Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 is a manual-focus ultra-wide prime available for multiple mounts including Nikon Z. At 14mm on full-frame it provides 114 degrees of coverage — popular for astrophotography and dramatic landscape perspectives.
Optically good for the price — sharp in the centre from f/4 with expected edge softness at f/2.8. The fast f/2.8 aperture makes it useful for night sky photography. UMC coating helps control flare. Manual focus with smooth focus ring — appropriate for astro where MF is standard.
Nikon Z mount with no standard filter thread — bulbous front element. Manual focus only with electronic contacts on the Z-mount version for EXIF data. Approximately 560g. Full-frame coverage. Minimum focus distance 28cm. Built-in petal hood.
Available used at budget prices. Also sold as Rokinon 14mm f/2.8. One of the most popular budget astrophotography lenses. The bulbous front element prevents standard filters. Check for smooth focus ring. The Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 adds autofocus at higher cost.