The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 28mm f2.8D 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 Nikon 28mm f2.8D with a length of 45mm, is 363mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 28mm f2.8D has a larger diameter of 65mm 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. Nikon 28mm f2.8D weighs 205g, which means it is 269g (56%) lighter than the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe which has a weight of 474g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 28mm f2.8D 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.
Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is also available in Canon EF and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon 28mm f2.8D is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42mm.
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.