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 XF 50mm F1.0 R WR 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. Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 104mm. The Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO with a length of 83mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO's 72mm 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 255g (30%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR which has a weight of 845g.
Filter Threads
The Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR 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 Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR:
Lens Mounts
The Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is also available in the Four Thirds and Fujifilm X 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 XF 50mm F1.0 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
