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 Samyang 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. Samyang 10mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF with a length of 71mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 10mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 86mm 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 160g (27%) lighter than the Samyang 10mm f2.8 which has a weight of 580g.
Lens Mounts
The Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Samyang 10mm f2.8 has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Nikon Z Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF is also available in the Sony E mount.
Samyang 10mm f2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Nikon F (DX), Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
10mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
