The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 and the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF 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 Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 with a length of 88mm, is 15mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF's 77mm 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 FE PZ 16-35mm F4 weighs 353g, which means it is 402g (53%) lighter than the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF which has a weight of 755g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 and the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 and the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is also available in Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a focal range of 16-35mm and
2.2X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.
