The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF and the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 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. Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF with a length of 103mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Rokinon 35mm f1.4's 63mm 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. Rokinon 35mm f1.4 weighs 660g, 12% (95g) lighter than the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF's weight of 755g.
Filter Threads
The Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Rokinon 35mm f1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is also available in the Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts.
Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has the fastest aperture of
F0.95, the Rokinon 35mm f1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
