The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X and the Venus 33mm F0.95 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 33mm F0.95 CF APO is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X with a length of 72mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X'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. Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X weighs 285g, which means it is 305g (51%) 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 Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Venus 33mm F0.95 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X 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-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is also available in Four Thirds and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
33mm but while Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO's widest aperture value is
F1.