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 Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 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 Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH with a length of 46mm, is 57mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH's 56mm 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. Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH weighs 320g, 57% (435g) 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 Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH has a 46mm 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 46mm filters that we recommend for the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is also available in the Canon RF 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 Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
