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 Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS 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 Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS with a length of 70mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS'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. Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS weighs 310g, 47% (280g) lighter than the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO's weight of 590g.
Filter Threads
The Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has a 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO and the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is also available in the Four Thirds and Nikon Z 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 Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has a focal range of 18-55mm and 3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
