The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 and the Venus 33mmF0.95 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 33mmF0.95 CF APO is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 with a length of 82mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Venus 33mmF0.95 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. Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 weighs 295g, which means it is 295g (50%) lighter than the Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO which has a weight of 590g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Venus 33mmF0.95 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
On the other hand, the Venus 33mmF0.95 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.
