The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X 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. Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X with a length of 56mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X's 64mm 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 35mm F1.7 X weighs 180g, which means it is 410g (69%) lighter than the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO which has a weight of 590g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X has a filter size of 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has the Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and , and for the Four Thirds Mount.
Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is also available in Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
52.5mm 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.
