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Samyang 14mm T3.1 Cine Lens Micro Four Thirds

The Samyang 14mm T3.1 VDSLR II cine lens delivers ultra-wide cinematic footage with de-clicked aperture and follow focus gear for Micro Four Thirds shooters.

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Overview

The Samyang VDSLR II 14mm T3.1 is a purpose-built cine lens designed to meet the needs of DSLR and mirrorless video shooters who want cinema-style control without the cinema-level price tag. Its de-clicked aperture ring allows completely smooth iris adjustments mid-shot, a critical feature for videographers who need to ride exposure without visible stepping. The integrated follow focus gear ring means this lens works seamlessly with standard follow focus rigs, giving operators precise and repeatable focus pulls during takes.

At 14mm on the Micro Four Thirds mount, the lens provides a 28mm full-frame equivalent field of view — still solidly wide-angle and well-suited for establishing shots, interior scenes, and environmental storytelling. The T3.1 maximum aperture lets in a generous amount of light, helpful in lower-light shooting scenarios. Samyang includes a practical bundle of accessories with this lens, including a protective case, lens hood, Spider Flex tripod, and cap keeper, making it a ready-to-shoot package right out of the box. As a fully manual lens, it requires hands-on control of both focus and aperture, which is the standard workflow for cinema-style production.

Key Features

This Samyang VDSLR II 14mm T3.1 Cine Lens is compatible with all Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Cameras comes with a 1-year Samyang Seller Warranty & features aperture range of T3.1-T22. It features industry standard geared focus and iris rings that share a common position with other Samyang Cine DS lenses

Features built-in Lens Hood, de-clicked apertures and follow focus compatibility

Has a 115.7 degrees angle of view on full frame cameras & 93.9 degrees angle of view on APS-C

New DS line that is color matched with other Samyang DS lenses and have unified gear and aperture positions among all Samyang Cine DS lenses; This bundle also contains : Soft & protective Lens Case, Spider Tripod, Cap Keeper

Compatible w/ Blackmagic Design, Cinema Camera, Bolex D16, MFT Mount, JVC GY-LS300, Kodak PIXPRO S-1, Olympus Air A01, OM-D, E-M1, M10 Mark II, E-M10 Mark III, E-M1X, E-M5, PEN, Panasonic, G-AF100A, Lumix DC-G9

Specifications

Brand
Samyang
Model
SYDS14M-MFT
Lens Type
Cine Lens
Focal Length
14mm
Maximum Aperture
T3.1
Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Features
De-clicked Aperture, Follow Focus Compatibility
Included Accessories
Lens Hood, Protective Case, Spider Flex Tripod, Front & Rear Lens Caps, Cap Keeper

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • De-clicked aperture enables smooth, seamless exposure transitions during video recording
  • Built-in follow focus gear ring allows integration with standard cinema follow focus systems
  • Ultra-wide 14mm focal length captures expansive scenes ideal for establishing shots and interiors
  • Includes a comprehensive accessory bundle with lens hood, case, tripod, and caps

👎 Cons

  • Fully manual focus and aperture with no electronic communication to the camera body
  • The 2x Micro Four Thirds crop factor reduces the effective ultra-wide angle to a 28mm equivalent
  • This lens is heavier and larger than typical Micro Four Thirds native lenses
  • Manual-only operation means no EXIF data recording for aperture or focal length

Frequently Asked Questions

A de-clicked aperture allows smooth, stepless aperture adjustments during video recording, eliminating the click stops found on standard photo lenses that can cause visible exposure jumps in footage.
No, this is a fully manual focus cine lens. It does not support autofocus, which is standard for dedicated cinema lenses designed for precise manual focus pulling.
The lens ships with a lens hood, protective lens case, Spider Flex tripod, front and rear lens caps, and a cap keeper.
T-stop measures actual light transmission through the lens, accounting for light lost within the glass elements. This makes T-stops more accurate for video exposure consistency, which is why cine lenses use this rating instead of F-stop.
On a Micro Four Thirds camera with its 2x crop factor, this 14mm lens provides a field of view equivalent to roughly 28mm on a full-frame camera, which is still a useful wide-angle perspective.

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