The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 17-28mm 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 Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 with a length of 101mm, is 307mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe's 38mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 and Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 and the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Size and Weight 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 Z 17-28mm F2.8 weighs 450g, which means it is 24g (5%) lighter than the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe which has a weight of 474g.
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 has a focal range of 17-28mm and
1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
25.5 - 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 .
