Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Standard Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
X Mount cameras.
The Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is also available in the Four Thirds , Nikon Z and Sony E mounts.
What type of photography is the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Very Fast Aperture |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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Lens Mount
Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is compatible with cameras that have a Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has a maximum diameter of 72mm and a total length of 83mm. It weighs 590g / 20.8 oz.
Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has a filter thread of 62mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO:
You can also check All Fujifilm X Mount Lenses with 62mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has a fixed focal length of 33mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Fujifilm X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO features a maximum aperture of F1 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F11. With an exceptionally wide F1 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. Given the wider 33mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F11 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 9 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- 1 aspherical
- 1 ED
- 3 UHR elements
Lens Hood
Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Popular Comparisons of Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO.
Top Alternatives of Venus 33mm F0.95 CF APO in Other Lens Mounts
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