Rokinon FE14M-C 14mm F2.8
Score: 71/100
Lightdow 85mm Portrait Lens
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 is an ultra-wide manual-focus prime for Canon EF offering a 115.7° field of view and a bright aperture in a lightweight package. Its lack of autofocus, filter thread, and weather sealing limit its use for fast or protected shooting. Best for landscape, architecture, and night-sky shooters on a budget.
The Lightdow 85mm f/1.8 is an affordable, all-metal manual-focus portrait lens for Canon EF mounts with a bright aperture and smooth 8-blade bokeh. It lacks autofocus and image stabilization, and its corner sharpness is softer at wide apertures. Best suited for manual-focus enthusiasts seeking budget-friendly portrait optics.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
14 mm | 85 mmbest | |
2.8best | 1.8 | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.28 mbest | 0.85 m |
| ↓ lower better | 552 g | 430 gbest |
6 | 8best | |
14best | 6 | |
10best | 6 | |
— | 72 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Mount Compatibility | Canon EF, Nikon AE, Pentax K, Sony α, Fuji X, Samsung NX, Sony E, Four Thirds, Micro 4/3, Canon AE | Canon EF/EF-S |
Features(1) | ||
Autofocus Type | Manual | None |
Optics(7) | ||
Focal Length (mm) | 14 mm | 85 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑stop) | 2.8 | 1.8 |
Minimum Focus Distance (m) | 0.28 m | 0.85 m |
Number of Optical Elements | 14 | 6 |
Number of Optical Groups | 10 | 6 |
Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 8 |
Coating | Super multi-layer (UMC) | Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 552 g | 430 g |
Length (mm) | 96.01 mm | 110 mm |
Maximum Diameter (mm) | 87.12 mm | 70 mm |
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Professional editors and reviewers consistently praise the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 for its sharp, low-distortion rendering and bright aperture, noting that it rivals much more expensive lenses in image quality. They also commend the integrated hood and UMC coating for flare control, but caution that the manual-focus only design and lack of weather sealing limit its suitability for fast-action or harsh-environment work.
Everyday photographers love the dramatic ultra-wide perspective, edge-to-edge sharpness and affordable price, especially for landscapes, interiors and night-sky photography. Common frustrations revolve around manual focusing challenges, the inability to use screw-in filters, occasional shutter-lock quirks, and a perception of a plasticky build.
“stunning wide views”
“great for Milky Way shots”
“can't use CPL for landscapes”
Professional reviewers acknowledge the Lightdow 85mm f/1.8's solid metal construction and pleasing bokeh, crediting its aspherical and ED elements for good color fidelity and flare control. However, they point out the lack of autofocus and softer edge performance as significant drawbacks compared with native Canon lenses.
Consumers appreciate the lens's sharp portrait output, creamy bokeh, and lightweight feel for the price, but many struggle with the manual-focus workflow, encounter shutter-lock quirks, and note the limited close-focus capability and corner softness when shooting wide open.
