The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L and the Venus 8-15mm f2.8 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. Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Venus 8-15mm f2.8 with a length of 76mm, is 27mm shorter. On the other hand, the Venus 8-15mm f2.8 has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L's 85mm 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. Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L weighs 550g, which means it is 100g (15%) lighter than the Venus 8-15mm f2.8 which has a weight of 650g.
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Venus 8-15mm f2.8 has the Nikon Z 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 Leica L Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Venus 8-15mm f2.8 is also available in Sony E , Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm.
On the other hand, the 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 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 12 - 22.5mm.
