The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II 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 Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II with a length of 30mm, is 53mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II's 65mm 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. Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II weighs 107g, which means it is 483g (81%) lighter than the Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO which has a weight of 590g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II has a filter size of 41mm 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 41mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II and the Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Focal Range
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II has a focal range of 16-50mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
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.
