Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 WS Mk2 Lens for Nikon F Review

The Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 WS Mk2 is a budget-friendly ultra-wide manual focus prime for Nikon F-mount cameras. This second-generation model brings weather sealing, a focus lock ring, and a de-click switch for video work, addressing practical concerns that limited the original. The optical formula leans on three high-refractive elements and two extra-low dispersion elements alongside aspherical glass to control distortion and aberrations across the frame, while ultra multi-coating aims to suppress flare and ghosting in backlit conditions.

At 14mm and f/2.8, this lens fits landscape, architecture, and astrophotography shooters who don't mind manual focusing and want to keep costs down. The internal focusing design maintains a constant length during use, and the weather sealing adds durability for field work. The nine-blade diaphragm should yield reasonably round bokeh, though at this focal length, shallow depth of field is rarely the goal. For Nikon F users seeking an affordable ultra-wide with modern build quality, the Mk2 offers a solid foundation without the premium of autofocus or brand-name glass.