Samyang has announced two updated manual focus lenses, the MF 14mm f/2.8 MK2 and the MF 85mm f/1.4 MK2, both of their predecessors were well-reviewed for their great value.
Samyang has added a big new feature called “de-click” for filmmakers, it allows you to remove the clicking sensation from the aperture ring.
Both lenses are also now weather-sealed and have an upgraded focus ring.
Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 MK2
Introducing the MF 14mm F2.8 MK2, the next-generation lens that inherits the famous wide-angle lens Samyang Optics 14mm. While maintaining the conventional imaging quality that is loved by customers around the world, we have added various functions. The'Focus Lock ‘function and the'De-click' function allows the aperture ring to be connected smoothly when recording a movie. In addition, by adopting weather sealing, you can shoot impressive scenery even in bad weather. The wide-angle of 115.7 ° makes it suitable for shooting vast landscapes and astronomical photographs, and the 9 diaphragm blades allow you to enjoy the dramatic expression of light when shooting at night.
Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 MK2
The Samyang 85mm manual focus lens released in 2008 is a best-selling product that is loved by customers around the world due to its outstanding expressive power. Introducing a next-generation manual focus lens that reflects the shooting trends and has significantly improved usability. The MF 85mm F1.4 MK2 is even easier to use due to its ‘De-click ‘function, weather sealing, and a new focus ring design. The round and beautiful bokeh and imaging quality peculiar to this product were maintained. Experience the new MF 85mm lens optimized for everyday portrait photography and still life photography.
After crying about the results I bought the Canon 14mm, which I should have just bought initially.
As they say: 'buy once, cry once' (at the price, but then never again).
Nowadays I use the 11-24 which blows the 14mm prime out of the water when compared at 14mm.
Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens Image Quality
My EF 14 II is sharp, contrasty, even in the corners. I really love it ! As to the 11-24, I have no opinion, since i've never used it. But its weight is certainly a drawback for longer hikes...