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 RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro 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 Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro with a length of 63mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro's 74mm 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. Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro weighs 305g, 59% (450g) lighter than the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF's weight of 755g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Canon RF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Canon RF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has a 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF and the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50.
Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is also available in Nikon Z and Sony E 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 Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro's widest aperture value is
F1.8.