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 Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH 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 Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH with a length of 75mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH has a larger diameter of 73mm 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 110g (15%) lighter than the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH which has a weight of 700g.
Filter Threads
The Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH has a 60mm 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 60mm filters that we recommend for the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH has the Leica M 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 Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M 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 Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
