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 Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 RF 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. Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 RF is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Venus 8-15mm f2.8 with a length of 76mm, is 44mm shorter. On the other hand, the Venus 8-15mm f2.8 has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 RF's 87mm 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 8-15mm f2.8 weighs 650g, which means it is 160g (19%) lighter than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 RF which has a weight of 810g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Venus 8-15mm f2.8 and the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 RF has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50.
Venus 8-15mm f2.8 is also available in the Sony E , Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
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 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
12.8 - 24mm.
On the other hand, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 RF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm.
