The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro and the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF is the longer of the two lenses at 408mm. The 7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro with a length of 109mm, is 299mm shorter. On the other hand, the 7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF's 38mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF weighs 474g, 13% (76g) lighter than the 7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro's weight of 550g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Macro Prime Lenses in Canon RF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Macro Lenses in Canon RF Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro and the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50.
7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 60mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
96mm.
On the other hand, the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm.
