Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 019 vs Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 019 if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.5 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.12× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, street, casual portraits
Pick the Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF if
- You need 3 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/2.8)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 15 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
12 differences| Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 019 | Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Laowa
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/0.95
3 stops faster
|
| Weight |
230 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
48.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
64 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.24 m
closer
|
0.5 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.12×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
15
more blades
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 7 groups
|
13 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2019
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 45mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 019
Compact standard prime for full-frame mirrorless with a metal build and aperture ring. It weighs about 230 g and is among the smaller full-frame E-mount lenses.
Pros
- Very small and light
- Metal construction
- Aperture ring
Cons
- Slow f/2.8 aperture
- Limited low-light ability
Our notes