The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 and the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF 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. Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 with a length of 42mm, is 61mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Brightin Star 35mm f1.4's 55mm 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. Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 weighs 218g, which means it is 537g (71%) lighter than the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF which has a weight of 755g.
Filter Threads
The Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Brightin Star 35mm f1.4:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 and the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 is also available in the Canon RF , Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is also available in Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF's widest aperture value is
F0.95.
