TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 § 03 Head to head
TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 vs Venus Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF
TTartisan 35mm f/0.95 is 488 g lighter. Laowa 35mm f/0.95 has a more aperture blades.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 is a 35mm f/0.95 prime, and the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF is a 35mm f/0.95 prime. On paper the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 
Venus Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF 01
Key differences
Why is the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 better than the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF?
- 488 g lighter (267 g vs 755 g)
- 40 mm shorter (63 mm vs 103 mm long)
- Focuses 15 cm closer (0.35 m vs 0.5 m)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 72 mm)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2021)
Why is the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF better than the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95?
- More aperture blades (15 vs 10)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 488 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 488 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 | Venus Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/0.95 | f/0.95 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Standard prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 267 g ◆ | 755 g (1.66 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 43 x 63 mm | 76.8 mm (diameter) x 103 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m ◆ | 0.5 m (19.7 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.1x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes (de-clickable) |
| Aperture blades | 10 | 15 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 14 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspherical element, 1 ED element, and 4 high-refractive-index elements) |
| Filter size | 52 mm ◆ | 72 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Price | $210 list price | — |
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Size
- A · TTartisan
- B · Venus
- 63 × 43 mm
- 103 × 76.8 mm
The Venus Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF is 40 mm longer and 488 g heavier than the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95.
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Sample frames
TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95
Venus Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 or the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF?
- The TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 weighs 267 g, 488 g less than the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF (755 g).
- Which focuses closer, the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 or the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF?
- The TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 focuses down to 0.35 m, against 0.5 m for the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF.
- Do the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 and the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 or the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF better for street photography?
- For street photography, the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 488 g lighter to carry.
- Is the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 or the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF better for travel?
- For travel, the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 488 g lighter to carry.
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