The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D and the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E 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. Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D with a length of 53mm, is 39mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D's 60mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D and Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 9mm F2.8 Zero-D weighs 215g, which means it is 190g (46%) lighter than the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E which has a weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
The Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E:
Lens Mounts
Both the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D and the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D is also available in Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 9mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
13.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.