The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II and the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO 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. Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO with a length of 83mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO's 72mm 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. Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II weighs 410g, which means it is 180g (30%) lighter than the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO which has a weight of 590g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II and the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is also available in Four Thirds and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II has a focal range of 16-55mm and
3.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
