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 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 Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH with a length of 77mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH's 70mm 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. Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH weighs 128g, which means it is 627g (83%) lighter than the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF which has a weight of 755g.
Filter Threads
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a filter size of 60mm 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 60mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF:
Lens Mounts
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica TL lens mount whereas the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has the Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Leica TL Mount and Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is also available in Nikon Z and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF's widest aperture value is
F0.95.