Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Ultra Wide Angle Fixed Lens w/ Built-in AE Chip for Nikon

From the Manufacturer The NEW ROKINON 14mm Ultra-Wide Angle F/2.8 IF ED UMC Lens is the highest quality affordably priced 14mm lens on the market. It is designed for full frame cameras and is fully compatible with APS-C cameras as well. Its build and construction are superb! The lens construction is 14 elements in 12 groups and features 2 ED lens elements, one hybrid aspherical lens element and one glass aspherical lens element. All of these lens elements combine to minimize distortion and chromatic aberrations. Your pictures are sure to come our razor sharp and clear, even at the corners! The Rokinon 14mm lens features a remarkable 115.7° angle of view on full-frame cameras and a 93.9° angle of view on APS-C cameras. The lens is available for the following mounts: Canon EOS, Nikon, Sony Alpha, Pentax & Olympus 4/3. There are two Nikon versions; one version is fully manual while the second version features a built-in automatic focus confirm chip to sync and auto-meter with your camera. Specifications: f=14mm, F 2.8 Aperature Range: F2.8 ~ 22 Optical Construction: 14 ELEMENT IN 12 GROUPS (1 GLASS ASP, 1 HYBRID ASP) Min. Focusing Distance 0.9 ft (0.28m) Maximum Diameter: ?87.0mm Mount: Canon Nikon Pentax Sony 4/3 Angle of View Full-Frame 115.7° 115.7° 115.7° 115.7° 115.7° APS-C 89.9° 93.9° 93.9° 93.9° - 4/3 - - - - 76.24° Length: 3.8 in. 3.7 in. 3.7 in. 3.8 in. 3.9 in. MAIN FEATURES: Ultra-wide angle of view on both full frame and APS-C cameras Excellent construction and superior build quality for razor sharp images Features built-in petal type hood Minimum focusing distance of only 0.9 ft. Super multi-layer coating to reduce flares and ghost images Includes lens pouch, front and rear lens caps, and 1 year Rokinon warranty SAMPLE PHOTOS: A) Below are comparison shots between a standard 50mm lens and the Rokinon 14mm lens: Product Description The Rokinon 14mm F2.8 Ultra Wide-Angle Lens for Nikon F delivers a sweeping 115.7° angle of view on full-frame DSLRs, making it a top choice for photographers who demand edge-to-edge clarity and bold visual impact. Whether you're capturing vast landscapes, architectural marvels, or the starry night sky, this lens provides exceptional optical quality and minimal distortion. This high-performance manual focus lens is built with a sophisticated 14-element, 10-group design, including two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements, three High Refractive Index lenses, one Hybrid Aspherical element, and one glass Aspherical element. This configuration ensures outstanding image sharpness and dramatically reduces chromatic aberrations and barrel distortion. Its bright F2.8 aperture enables confident shooting in low-light conditions while maintaining control over depth of field. The Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) helps deliver improved contrast and color accuracy, while suppressing flare and ghosting when shooting against bright light sources. Photographers will appreciate the built-in petal-type lens hood, which is integrated to reduce flare and protect the front glass from scratches and impact. The robust construction and smooth manual focus ring provide a professional feel, ideal for both photo and video work. Compatible with Nikon F full-frame and APS-C DSLR cameras, this lens offers versatility across multiple shooting styles. On APS-C sensors, it still delivers a wide ~90° view, maintaining its usefulness for interiors and tight spaces. Perfect for landscape photographers, real estate professionals, astrophotographers, and creatives looking for a cinematic look, the Rokinon 14mm F2.8 lens offers an unbeatable combination of image quality, wide perspective, and price-to-performance value.