The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25 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 Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25 with a length of 90mm, is 318mm shorter. On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25 has a larger diameter of 64mm 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. Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe weighs 474g, 1% (6g) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25's weight of 480g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25 and the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25 is also available in Pentax KAF mount.
Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is also available in Canon EF and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
37.5mm.
On the other hand, the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe 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.