The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 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 Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 with a length of 43mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8'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. Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 weighs 155g, which means it is 435g (73%) lighter than the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO which has a weight of 590g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 has a filter size of 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 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 Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.
Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is also available in Four Thirds and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42mm.
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.