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 Canon 180mm f3.5L Macro USM 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. Canon 180mm f3.5L Macro USM is the longer of the two lenses at 187mm. The Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF with a length of 103mm, is 84mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 180mm f3.5L Macro USM also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF's 77mm 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 Argus 35mm F0.95 FF weighs 755g, which means it is 335g (30%) lighter than the Canon 180mm f3.5L Macro USM which has a weight of 1090g.
Filter Threads
Both the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF and the Canon 180mm f3.5L Macro USM have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Canon 180mm f3.5L Macro USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is also available in the Nikon Z and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 180mm f3.5L Macro USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 180mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 288mm.
