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 AF 24mm F2.8 FE 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 AF 24mm F2.8 FE with a length of 37mm, is 371mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE has a larger diameter of 61mm compared to the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe's 38mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe and Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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. Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE weighs 93g, 80% (381g) lighter than the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe's weight of 474g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe and the Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) 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 AF 24mm F2.8 FE's widest aperture value is
F2.8.