The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sirui 35mm F1.4 and the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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. Sirui 35mm F1.4 weighs 540g, which means it is 215g (28%) lighter than the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF which has a weight of 755g.
Filter Threads
The Sirui 35mm F1.4 has a filter size of 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sirui 35mm F1.4:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF:
Lens Mounts
The Sirui 35mm F1.4 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Sirui 35mm F1.4 is also available in the Nikon Z , Fujifilm X and Leica L mounts.
Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is also available in Canon RF and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sirui 35mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF's widest aperture value is
F0.95.
