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 Z 20mm F1.8 S 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. Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S is the longer of the two lenses at 109mm. The Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF with a length of 71mm, is 38mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF's 82mm 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 85g (16%) lighter than the Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S which has a weight of 505g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF and the Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF and the Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are , and .
Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF is also available in the Sony E mount.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S 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.
