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 Nikon AF-S Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5 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. Nikon AF-S Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5 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 Nikon AF-S Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5's 78mm 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. Nikon AF-S Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5 weighs 485g, 25% (165g) lighter than the Venus 8-15mm f2.8's weight of 650g.
Lens Mounts
The Venus 8-15mm f2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon AF-S Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5 has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Venus 8-15mm f2.8 is also available in the Sony E , Canon RF 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 Nikon AF-S Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5's widest aperture value is
F3.5-4.5.
