Sirui Night Walker 35mm T1.2 Cine Lens vs Laowa Venus Ranger Super 35 17-50mm T2.9

The Sirui Night Walker 35mm T1.2 is the better pick for a single fast prime on an S35 or APS-C camera. It gathers far more light, has a 12-blade iris for rounder bokeh, and owners rate it highly. The Laowa Venus Ranger 17-50mm T2.9 is a zoom that covers a wide range in one lens, which suits run-and-gun work where you cannot swap glass. The Sirui wins on aperture and character; the Laowa wins on flexibility.

• Choose the Sirui Night Walker if you shoot in low light or want shallow depth of field and can work with a fixed 35mm view.
• Choose the Laowa Venus Ranger if you need one lens to cover wide to normal shots and would rather zoom than swap primes.