The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S and the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D 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. Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S is the longer of the two lenses at 63mm. The Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D with a length of 53mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S and Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S and the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D 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. Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S weighs 213g, which means it is 2g (0%) lighter than the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D which has a weight of 215g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D has the Canon EF-M lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R50 V , Canon R100 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount and
Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Samyang AF 12mm f2 RF-S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
19.2mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 9mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 13.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
