The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM 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 Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM with a length of 25mm, is 78mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM's 69mm 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. Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM weighs 120g, which means it is 635g (84%) lighter than the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF which has a weight of 755g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Canon RF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Canon RF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM has a filter size of 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM and the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF 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 Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is also available in Nikon Z and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
44.8mm.
On the other hand, the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
