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Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO vs Lensbaby Burnside 35

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Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO

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Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO vs Lensbaby Burnside 35 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO and Lensbaby Burnside 35, two Standard Prime lenses from Venus and Lensbaby.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO Key Specs

  • 33mm Focal Range
  • F1 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 590g.
  • Diameter: 72mm
  • Length: 83mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.35m

Lensbaby Burnside 35 Key Specs

  • 35mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 374g.
  • Diameter: 70mm
  • Length: 70mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.15m

What type of photography are the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO and Lensbaby Burnside 35 lenses good for?

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 Lensbaby Burnside 35 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO Lensbaby Burnside 35
Bird/WildlifeFairFair
SportsAverageFair
PortraitExcellentVery Good
TravelGoodAverage
StreetVery GoodGood
WeddingExcellentVery Good
Walk AroundGoodAverage
VloggingGoodAverage
LandscapeGoodAverage

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Lensbaby Burnside 35 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 Lensbaby Burnside 35's 70mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Lensbaby Burnside 35 weighs 374g, 36% (216g) lighter than the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO's 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 Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Lens Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R
55mm
65mm 187g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 56mm F1.4 C
60mm
67mm 280g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 30mm F1.4 C
73mm
65mm 265g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR
59mm
60mm 170g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR
59mm
60mm 200g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR
74mm
67mm 360g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Lens Fujifilm XC 35mm F2
47mm
58mm 130g Amazon B&H Photo
7artisans 35mm F1.2 Lens 7artisans 35mm F1.2
36mm
mm 150g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO and Lensbaby Burnside 35 has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S.

Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is also available in Four Thirds and Nikon Z mounts.

Lensbaby Burnside 35 is also available in Canon EF , Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Samsung NX, Sony Alpha and Sony E 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. Lensbaby Burnside 35 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a 35mm FF format camera.

Reasons to choose Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO over Lensbaby Burnside 35

Focal Length - Wide 33mm vs 35mm 2mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 1 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 1 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 9 vs Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh

Reasons to choose Lensbaby Burnside 35 over Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO

Focal Length - Tele 35mm vs 33mm 2mm more Tele coverage
Weight 374g vs 590g 216g lighter
Diameter 70mm vs 72mm 2mm smaller in diameter
Length 70mm vs 83mm 13mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance 0.15m vs 0.35m can focus closer to the subject

Common Strengths of Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO and Lensbaby Burnside 35
Aperture Ring Yes vs Yes able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Common Weaknesses of Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO and Lensbaby Burnside 35
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Autofocus No vs No Slow and less accurate focusing
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust



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Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO vs Lensbaby Burnside 35 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Venus Lensbaby
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Standard Prime Standard Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Max Format APS-C / DX 35mm FF
Focal Range 33mm 35mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Unknown Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F1 F2.8
Min Aperture F11 F16
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9 unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 14 6
Optical Groups 9 4
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.35m 0.15m
Max Magnification unknown unknown
Autofocus No No
AF Motor Type No AF No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal Unknown
Distance Scale Yes Unknown
DoF Scale Yes Unknown
Distance Scale Yes Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 590g 374g
Diameter 72mm 70mm
Length 83mm 70mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing Unknown No
Filter Thread 62mm 62mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes No
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar Unknown Unknown
Optional Accessories - -
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