The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E and the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO 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. Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO with a length of 83mm, is 9mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO's 72mm 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. Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E weighs 560g, which means it is 30g (5%) lighter than the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO which has a weight of 590g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is also available in Four Thirds and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 27mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
40.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Venus 33mm F0.95 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.
