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Venus Laowa Argus 33mmF0.95 CF APO vs 7artisans 35mm F2

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Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO

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Venus Laowa Argus 33mmF0.95 CF APO
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Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO vs 7artisans 35mm F2 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO and 7artisans 35mm F2, two Standard Prime lenses from Venus and 7artisans.

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 33mmF0.95 CF APO Key Specs

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

7artisans 35mm F2 Key Specs

  • 35mm Focal Range
  • F2 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 43mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 320g.
  • Diameter: 50mm
  • Length: 41mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.35m

What type of photography are the Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO and 7artisans 35mm F2 lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO and the 7artisans 35mm F2 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO 7artisans 35mm F2
Bird/WildlifeFairFair
SportsAverageAverage
PortraitExcellentExcellent
TravelGoodGood
StreetVery GoodVery Good
WeddingExcellentExcellent
Walk AroundGoodGood
VloggingGoodGood
LandscapeGoodGood

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The 7artisans 35mm F2 with a length of 41mm is 42mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to 7artisans 35mm F2's 50mm 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. 7artisans 35mm F2 weighs 320g, 45% (270g) lighter than the Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO's weight of 590g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.

Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Lens Sony FE 50mm F1.8
60mm
69mm 186g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM Lens Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
108mm
87mm 778g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony Planar T FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Lens Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA
108mm
84mm 778g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS Lens Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
62mm
62mm 202g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C
60mm
67mm 280g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T Lens Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ
71mm
64mm 281g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 30mm F1.4 C
73mm
65mm 265g Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE II Lens Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II
89mm
80mm 420g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO and 7artisans 35mm F2 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX30, Sony ZV-E10 and Sony A6600.

7artisans 35mm F2 is also available in Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.

Focal Range

Venus 33mmF0.95 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. 7artisans 35mm F2 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 APS-C / DX format camera.

Reasons to choose Venus Laowa Argus 33mmF0.95 CF APO over 7artisans 35mm F2

Focal Length - Wide 33mm vs 35mm 2mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 1 vs 2 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 1 vs 2 Wider aperture at tele end

Reasons to choose 7artisans 35mm F2 over Venus Laowa Argus 33mmF0.95 CF APO

Focal Length - Tele 35mm vs 33mm 2mm more Tele coverage
Diaphgragm Blades 10 vs 9 Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight 320g vs 590g 270g lighter
Diameter 50mm vs 72mm 22mm smaller in diameter
Length 41mm vs 83mm 42mm shorter
Filter Thread 43mm vs 62mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find

Common Strengths of Venus Laowa Argus 33mmF0.95 CF APO and 7artisans 35mm F2
Internal Focusing Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Distance Scale Yes vs Yes Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale Yes vs Yes Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring Yes vs Yes able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Common Weaknesses of Venus Laowa Argus 33mmF0.95 CF APO and 7artisans 35mm F2
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 33mmF0.95 CF APO vs 7artisans 35mm F2 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Venus 7artisans
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Standard Prime Standard Prime
Lens Mount Sony E Sony E
Max Format APS-C / DX APS-C / DX
Focal Range 33mm 35mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Unknown Black
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
Min Aperture F11 F16
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9 10
Optics
Optical Elements 14 7
Optical Groups 9 5
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.35m 0.35m
Max Magnification unknown unknown
Autofocus No No
AF Motor Type No AF No AF
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Yes Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 590g 320g
Diameter 72mm 50mm
Length 83mm 41mm
Materials Unknown Aluminum
Weather Sealing Unknown No
Filter Thread 62mm 43mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Unknown
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar Unknown Unknown
Optional Accessories - -
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