The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Venus 8-15mm f2.8 and the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF 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 8-15mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 76mm. The Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF with a length of 71mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus 8-15mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF's 82mm 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 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF weighs 420g, 35% (230g) lighter than the Venus 8-15mm f2.8's weight of 650g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Venus 8-15mm f2.8 and the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Venus 8-15mm f2.8 is also available in the Nikon Z , Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF is also available in Nikon Z mount.
Focal Range
Venus 8-15mm f2.8 has a focal range of 8-15mm and
1.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
12 - 22.5mm.
On the other hand, the Venus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 10mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 15mm.
