The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 and the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF 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. Sony FE 16mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 75mm. The Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF with a length of 71mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Sony FE 16mm F1.8's 74mm 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. Sony FE 16mm F1.8 weighs 304g, which means it is 116g (27%) lighter than the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF which has a weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 16mm F1.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 16mm F1.8:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 16mm F1.8 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF has the Nikon Z 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 , and for the Nikon Z Mount.
Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 16mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
24mm.
On the other hand, the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 10mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 15mm.
