The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Venus 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 FE Zoom and the Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED 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 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 FE Zoom is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED with a length of 87mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Venus 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 FE Zoom's 61mm 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. Venus 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 FE Zoom weighs 496g, which means it is 174g (25%) lighter than the Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED which has a weight of 670g.
Lens Mounts
The Venus 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 FE Zoom has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED 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.
Focal Range
Venus 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 FE Zoom has a focal range of 10-18mm and
1.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
15 - 27mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21mm.
