Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 vs Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/1.8)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 15 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
10 differences| Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 | Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Laowa
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/0.95
2 stops faster
|
| Weight |
162 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
56.1 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
61.8 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.45 m
closer
|
0.5 m
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
15
more blades
|
| Optical design |
7 elements / 6 groups
|
13 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear STM
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 45mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.12× both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8
The Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 is a fast standard prime lens covering 45mm at f/1.8 for Sony E mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Our notes