The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G and the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe 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 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is the longer of the two lenses at 408mm. The Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G with a length of 85mm, is 323mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe's 38mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G and Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G and the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe 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. Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G weighs 373g, which means it is 101g (21%) lighter than the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe which has a weight of 474g.
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Canon EF and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 20mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
30mm .
On the other hand, the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm .
