The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro and the Venus 100mm F2.8 2X 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. Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 125mm. The Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro with a length of 123mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro and Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro and the Venus 100mm F2.8 2X 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 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro weighs 638g, 11% (82g) lighter than the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro's weight of 720g.
Filter Threads
Both the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro and the Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro has the Pentax KAF lens mount whereas the Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Mono , Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount and Pentax K-3 III Mono , Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF2 Mount.
Canon EF , Fujifilm X , Micro Four Thirds , Nikon F (FX) , Samsung NX , Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
