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Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C vs Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO

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Sigma 30mm F1.4 C

Standard Prime | Fujifilm X

Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C
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Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO

Standard Prime | Fujifilm X

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Sigma 30mm F1.4 C vs Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C for the X Mount and the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO for the X Mount, two Standard Prime lenses from Sigma and Venus.

We will start by looking briefly at the main specs of these two lenses, and in the next section, we will start analyzing them in more detail and listing the pros and cons of each lens.

Sigma 30mm F1.4 C Key Specs

  • 30mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 265g.
  • Diameter: 65mm
  • Length: 73mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.3m
  • Max Magnification: 0.14x

Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO Key Specs

  • 33mm Focal Range
  • F1 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 590g.
  • Diameter: 72mm
  • Length: 83mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.35m

What type of photography are the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Sigma 30mm F1.4 C Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO
Bird/WildlifeFairFair
SportsAverageAverage
PortraitExcellentExcellent
TravelGoodGood
StreetVery GoodVery Good
WeddingExcellentExcellent
Walk AroundGoodGood
VloggingGoodGood
LandscapeGoodGood

Size and Weight Comparison

The size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses. Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Sigma 30mm F1.4 C with a length of 73mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C's 65mm diameter.

The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Sigma 30mm F1.4 C weighs 265g, which means it is 325g (55%) lighter than the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO which has a weight of 590g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.

Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Lens Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R
55mm
65mm 187g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 56mm F1.4 C
60mm
67mm 280g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR
59mm
60mm 170g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR
59mm
60mm 200g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR
74mm
67mm 360g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Lens Fujifilm XC 35mm F2
47mm
58mm 130g Amazon B&H Photo
7artisans 35mm F1.2 Lens 7artisans 35mm F1.2
36mm
mm 150g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R Lens Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R
70mm
73mm 405g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S.

Sigma 30mm F1.4 C is also available in Sony E and Micro Four Thirds mounts.

Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is also available in Four Thirds and Nikon Z mounts.

Focal Range

Sigma 30mm F1.4 C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 30mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 45mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera. 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.

Reasons to choose Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C over Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO

Focal Length - Wide 30mm vs 33mm 3mm Wider coverage
Autofocus Yes vs No Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight 265g vs 590g 325g lighter
Diameter 65mm vs 72mm 7mm smaller in diameter
Length 73mm vs 83mm 10mm shorter
Filter Thread 52mm vs 62mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance 0.3m vs 0.35m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.14x vs x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO over Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C

Focal Length - Tele 33mm vs 30mm 3mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 1 vs 1.4 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 1 vs 1.4 Wider aperture at tele end
Distance Scale Yes vs No Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale Yes vs No Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring Yes vs No able to adjust the aperture on the lens

Common Strengths of Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C and Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO
Autofocus Yes vs Yes Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Internal Focusing Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Common Weaknesses of Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C and Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust


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Sigma 30mm F1.4 C vs Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Sigma Venus
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Standard Prime Standard Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Max Format APS-C / DX APS-C / DX
Focal Range 30mm 33mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black -
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F1.4 F1
Min Aperture F16 F11
Aperture Ring No Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 9 14
Optical Groups 7 9
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.3m 0.35m
Max Magnification 0.14X -
Autofocus Yes No
AF Motor Type Stepper motor No AF
Full Time Manual No Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale No Yes
DoF Scale No Yes
Distance Scale No Yes
Focus Distance Limiter No No
Physical Specs
Weight 265g 590g
Diameter 65mm 72mm
Length 73mm 83mm
Weather Sealing No No
Filter Thread 52mm 62mm
Hood Supplied No Yes
Tripod Collar No No
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