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Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF vs Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO

Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF if

  • You want autofocus (STM): the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO is manual focus only

Pick the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/1.4)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.35 m vs 0.4 m

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF and the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO
Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO
Brand
Viltrox
Laowa
Max aperture
f/1.4
f/0.95 1 stop faster
Weight
270 g
not listed
Length
72 mm
not listed
Diameter
65 mm
not listed
Filter thread
52 mm
62 mm
Min focus distance
0.4 m
0.35 m closer
Max magnification
0.1×
not listed
Optical design
10 elements / 9 groups
14 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor
STM
Manual focus
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Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Prime both
Format
APS-C both
Focal length
33mm both
Aperture blades
9 both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF

Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF: an APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens with a 33mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Our notes

Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO

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