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 Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 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 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF is the longer of the two lenses at 71mm. The Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 with a length of 22mm, is 49mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF also has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Nikon 1 10mm f2.8's 56mm 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. Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 weighs 77g, 81% (343g) lighter than the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF's weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
The Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 has a 41mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF:
And these are the 41mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 1 10mm f2.8:
Lens Mounts
The Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 has the Nikon 1 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon 1 J5, Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon 1 J4 for the Nikon 1 Mount.
Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF is also available in the Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
10mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
