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 Venus 12mm f2.8 MF 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 12mm f2.8 MF is the longer of the two lenses at 80mm. The Venus 12mm f2.8 MF with a length of 78mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 77mm.
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, 3% (13g) lighter than the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF's weight of 390g.
Filter Threads
Both the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF and the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Venus 12mm f2.8 MF has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Venus 12mm f2.8 MF has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Venus 12mm f2.8 MF is also available in the Sony E , Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Venus 12mm f2.8 MF is also available in Nikon Z , Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
12mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
