Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical vs Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical if
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.14× vs 0.07× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, low-light wide-angle, environmental portraits
Pick the Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.5)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 12
Spec differences
12 differences| Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical | Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Voigtlander
|
Laowa
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.5
|
f/1.2
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
320 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
55 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
62.6 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.14×
larger
|
0.07×
|
| Aperture blades |
12
|
13
more blades
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 8 groups
|
13 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 28mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical
A fast manual-focus 28mm f/1.5 prime with a 12-bladed aperture, weighing about 320 g. It focuses as close as 0.28 m.
Pros
- f/1.5
- 12-bladed aperture
- Close focus 0.28 m
- Compact
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Not weather sealed
Our notes
Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF
More comparisons
Sony FE 28mm F2 vs Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical
120 g lighter vs ⅔ stop faster
Sony FE 28mm F2 vs Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF
0.16× magnification vs 1½ stops faster
Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical vs Meike 28mm f/2.8
1⅔ stops faster vs 135 g lighter
Meike 28mm f/2.8 vs Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF
Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF: 2½ stops faster
Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical vs Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
605 g lighter vs autofocus
Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF vs Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
½ stop faster vs 0.19× magnification