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 Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA 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 Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA with a length of 66mm, is 342mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA has a larger diameter of 63mm 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 Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA 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. Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA weighs 225g, 52% (249g) 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 Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA 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 Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA's widest aperture value is
F1.8.