The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX and the Canon TS-E 17mm f4L 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 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX is the longer of the two lenses at 125mm. The Canon TS-E 17mm f4L with a length of 107mm, is 18mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon TS-E 17mm f4L has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX's 61mm 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. Canon TS-E 17mm f4L weighs 820g, 1% (9g) lighter than the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX's weight of 829g.
Lens Mounts
The Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Canon TS-E 17mm f4L has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55, Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
17mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.
