Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM vs Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF
Both are Canon RF prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.28 m vs 0.5 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.18× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, environmental portraits, video
Pick the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/1.4)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 15 aperture blades vs 11
Spec differences
12 differences| Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM | Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Laowa
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/0.95
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
555 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
99.3 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
76.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
closer
|
0.5 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.18×
larger
|
0.1×
|
| Aperture blades |
11
|
15
more blades
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 11 groups
|
14 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VCM
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2024
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM
A fast wide-normal prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with a voice coil motor for quiet, quick autofocus. L-series.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- VCM focusing for stills and video
- L-series build
- Compact for an f/1.4 35mm (555 g)
Cons
- No lens-based stabilization
- Relies on in-camera corrections
Our notes
Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF
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