The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD and the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX 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 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX is the longer of the two lenses at 125mm. The Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD with a length of 83mm, is 42mm shorter. On the other hand, the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX's 61mm 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 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX weighs 829g, 7% (71g) lighter than the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD's weight of 900g.
Filter Threads
The Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX has a 86mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD:
And these are the 86mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX:
Lens Mounts
Both the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD and the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX has the same Fujifilm G lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm G lenses are Hasselblad X2D II, Hasselblad X2D and Hasselblad X1D II.
Focal Range
Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 89mm.
On the other hand, the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 17mm.
