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 Z and the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM 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 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 408mm. The Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM with a length of 119mm, is 289mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Z's 38mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Z and Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Z and the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM Size and Weight 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 Z weighs 474g, which means it is 221g (31%) lighter than the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM which has a weight of 695g.
Lens Mounts
The Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has the Canon RF 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 Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112 - 320mm .