Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E vs Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO
Both are Sony E prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.34 m
Pick the Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO if
- You need 1⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/1.7)
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.15× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
Spec differences
10 differences| Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E | Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Laowa
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.7
|
f/0.95
1⅔ stops faster
|
| Weight |
170 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
56.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
64 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
closer
|
0.34 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.11×
|
0.15×
larger
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 10 groups
|
14 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 25mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E
The Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 25mm at f/1.7 for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO
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