The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH 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. Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH with a length of 77mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH's 70mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH and Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO 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. Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH weighs 128g, which means it is 462g (78%) lighter than the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO which has a weight of 590g.
Filter Threads
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a filter size of 60mm 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 60mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO:
Lens Mounts
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica TL lens mount whereas the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has the Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Leica TL Mount and , and for the Four Thirds Mount.
Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is also available in Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
52.5mm 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.