The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 and the Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro 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. Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 121mm. The Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro with a length of 65mm, is 56mm shorter. On the other hand, the Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 's 75mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 and Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 and the Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro 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. Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro weighs 400g, 29% (165g) lighter than the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 's weight of 565g.
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro has the Nikon F (DX) 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 Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Canon EF , Pentax KAF2 and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 has a focal range of 28-75mm and
2.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 112.5mm .
On the other hand, the Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro 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 .
