The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L 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 Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L with a length of 92mm, is 33mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 72mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L 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 Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L 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. Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L weighs 405g, which means it is 233g (36%) lighter than the Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro which has a weight of 638g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L 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 Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L has the Leica L 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 Leica TL2 , Leica TL and Leica T Typ 701 for the Leica L Mount and Pentax K-3 III Mono , Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF2 Mount.
Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 150mm .
