The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF and the Sony FE 16-25mm 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. Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The Venus 12mm f2.8 MF with a length of 78mm, is 13mm shorter. On the other hand, the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8's 75mm 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 12mm f2.8 MF weighs 377g, which means it is 32g (7%) lighter than the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 which has a weight of 409g.
Filter Threads
The Venus 12mm f2.8 MF has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF and the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Venus 12mm f2.8 MF is also available in the Nikon Z , Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Venus 12mm f2.8 MF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
18mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 has a focal range of 16-25mm and 1.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 37.5mm.
