The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF and the Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye 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. Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF with a length of 71mm, is 12mm shorter. On the other hand, the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye's 76mm 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 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF weighs 420g, which means it is 55g (11%) lighter than the Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye which has a weight of 475g.
Lens Mounts
The Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye has the Sigma SA lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Sony E Mount and Sigma SD1 Merrill, Sigma SD1 and for the Sigma SA Mount.
Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF is also available in the Nikon Z mount.
Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (DX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
10mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
