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 Canon RF 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 Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF 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 Leica L 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.
