The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 24mm f2.8 and the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe 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 is the longer of the two lenses at 408mm. The Canon 24mm f2.8 with a length of 49mm, is 359mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 24mm f2.8 has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe'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. Canon 24mm f2.8 weighs 270g, which means it is 204g (43%) lighter than the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe which has a weight of 474g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon 24mm f2.8 and the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Canon 24mm f2.8 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe's widest aperture value is
F14.