Samyang to release an AF 14mm f/2.8 for the RF mount

[Canon Rumors]

It looks like Samyang is getting ready to announce an AF 14mm f/2.8 lens for Canon’s RF mount.
The sooner third party manufacturers get lenses out for the RF mount, the better things will be for EOS R shooters and for the manufacturers themselves.

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[aquagene]

This is great to see. I honestly can't wait to see a flood of more affordable 3rd party options for the EOS R with creative focal ranges or unique offerings. Seeing something like the Tamron compact F2.8 trinity come to EOS R would be brilliant.

 

[BeenThere]

So what is that spacer looking gizmo in the last picture? Is it an EF adapter?

 

[uri.raz]

Does it have AF, or are the contacts for aperture control & lens ID only?

 

[Groundhog]

So what is that spacer looking gizmo in the last picture? Is it an EF adapter?

It's a "Samyang Lens Station", similar to the Sigma dock it allows to update the firmware or calibrate the AF.

 

[jonebize]

The Samyang 12/2.0 for Fuji X is nice!! This would be a great addition. I love this focal length too!!

It's nice to finally be able to make some positive posts on some of these rumor sites. I like where the Canon system is going!!

 

[addola]

This would be the first 3rd party AF lens for RF-mount, so I am hoping there's more to come. I am looking at you, Tamron!

 

[RayValdez360]

smart choice for the insane crop in 4k.

 

[magarity]

Does it have AF, or are the contacts for aperture control & lens ID only?

The switch on the side is labeled AF|MF so one assumes it has AF.

 

[hamoser]

So what is that spacer looking gizmo in the last picture? Is it an EF adapter?

It's a dock for firmware upgrades and calibration.

 

[Tom W]

I wonder if its an EF lens with a revised mount for the RF bodies. Basically, a built-in adapter. The spacing between the rearmost lens element and the sensor will tell the story.

 

[LSXPhotog]

I'm all about 3rd party RF lenses. Looking forward to seeing what options come out.

 

[Thanhha]

I'm waiting for the 85 1.4 RF from Samyang

 

[motorhead9999]

Is this the same lens that was announced? This was a review from August. He must have had a preview copy, as I was under the impression this lens was already out...
*Edit: Nevermind, it's clearly different.

 

[kiwiengr]

The switch on the side is labeled AF|MF so one assumes it has AF.

I guess that it is called an "AF 14mm f/2.8 " could suggest it has AF?

 

[Tom W]

I wonder if its an EF lens with a revised mount for the RF bodies. Basically, a built-in adapter. The spacing between the rearmost lens element and the sensor will tell the story.

To answer my own question, I looked at the diagrams of both the EF and RF 14/2.8 autofocus lenses. It is a new design.

RF first, then EF (keep in mind the flange distance is much greater for the EF than the RF mount...):

 

[jvillain]

This should start to put some pressure on Canons RF pricing.

 

[Jethro]

To answer my own question, I looked at the diagrams of both the EF and RF 14/2.8 autofocus lenses. It is a new design.

Wow, interesting new design. I have the EF version and like it a lot. I'll look forward to comparisons and pricing.

 

[Thanhha]

I hope Sigma and Tamron will make RF lens, their new mirrorless lenses for Sony E mount are pretty impressive.

 

[padam]

Wow, interesting new design. I have the EF version and like it a lot. I'll look forward to comparisons and pricing.

It looks to be an RF-mount adjusted version of the Samyang 14mm F/2.8 FE lens.


Sharp in the center, not that sharp in the corners (perfectly sharp for cropped 4k video though).