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 Canon 8-15mm f4L Fisheye 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. Canon 8-15mm f4L Fisheye USM is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Venus 8-15mm f2.8 with a length of 76mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Venus 8-15mm f2.8 has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Canon 8-15mm f4L Fisheye USM's 79mm 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. Canon 8-15mm f4L Fisheye USM weighs 540g, 16% (110g) lighter than the Venus 8-15mm f2.8's weight of 650g.
Lens Mounts
The Venus 8-15mm f2.8 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Canon 8-15mm f4L Fisheye USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Venus 8-15mm f2.8 is also available in the Sony E , Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
8-15mm but while Venus 8-15mm f2.8 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Canon 8-15mm f4L Fisheye USM's widest aperture value is
F4.0.
