The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO and the Samyang 35mm F1.4 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. Samyang 35mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO with a length of 83mm, is 29mm shorter. On the other hand, the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Samyang 35mm F1.4's 63mm 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. Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO weighs 590g, which means it is 70g (10%) lighter than the Samyang 35mm F1.4 which has a weight of 660g.
Filter Threads
The Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.4 has a 77mm 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 Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 35mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO and the Samyang 35mm F1.4 has the same Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Four Thirds lenses are , and .
Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is also available in Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Samyang 35mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Samyang 35mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.