The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 12mm f1.4 and the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF 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 12mm f2.8 MF is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Sigma 12mm f1.4 with a length of 67mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Sigma 12mm f1.4's 69mm diameter.
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. Sigma 12mm f1.4 weighs 250g, which means it is 230g (47%) lighter than the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF which has a weight of 480g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Canon RF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Canon RF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 12mm f1.4 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF has a 72mm 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 Sigma 12mm f1.4:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 12mm f1.4 and the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K, RED Komodo 6K and Canon EOS C70.
Sigma 12mm f1.4 is also available in the Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
Venus 12mm f2.8 MF is also available in Sony E , Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
12mm but while Sigma 12mm f1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
