The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S 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. Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO with a length of 83mm, is 35mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S also has a larger diameter of 84mm 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. Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO weighs 590g, 6% (40g) lighter than the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S's weight of 630g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a filter size of 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is also available in Four Thirds and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a focal range of 24-120mm and
5.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 180mm.
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.
