The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 24mm f1.4 and the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe weighs 474g, 18% (106g) lighter than the Samyang 24mm f1.4's weight of 580g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang 24mm f1.4 and the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Samyang 24mm f1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Samyang 24mm f1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe's widest aperture value is
F14.