TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3.5 X vs Samyang AF 12mm f/2 X
Both are Fujifilm X mount primes for wide-angle and landscape — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3.5 X | Samyang AF 12mm f/2 X |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 14mm | 12mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Which should you buy?
- the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 X opens wider (f/2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 X (12mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3.5 X (14mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3.5 XSee price on Amazon
Samyang AF 12mm f/2 XSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3.5 X and the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 X?
The TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3.5 X is 14mm f/3.5 prime, APS-C; the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 X is 12mm f/2 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Fujifilm X mount.
Which is better in low light, the TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3.5 X or the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 X?
The Samyang AF 12mm f/2 X — its f/2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/3.5 of the other.
Do the TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3.5 X and Samyang AF 12mm f/2 X fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Fujifilm X mount lenses, so they fit Fujifilm X-T/X-H/X-Pro/X-E/X-S series (APS-C).
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