The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 and the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF 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. Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 is the longer of the two lenses at 109mm. The Venus 12mm f2.8 MF with a length of 77mm, is 32mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 77mm.
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 RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 weighs 476g, which means it is 4g (0%) lighter than the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF which has a weight of 480g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 and the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF 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.
Venus 12mm f2.8 MF is also available in Sony E , Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 has a focal range of 7-14mm and
2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
11.2 - 22.4mm.
On the other hand, the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 18mm.
