The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe and the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 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 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is the longer of the two lenses at 408mm. The Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 with a length of 112mm, is 296mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe's 38mm 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 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe weighs 474g, which means it is 206g (30%) lighter than the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 which has a weight of 680g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe and the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is also available in Canon EF and Sony E mounts.
Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe has the fastest aperture of
F14, the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5's widest aperture value is
F3.5.