Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro vs Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO
Both are Canon RF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.34 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 5× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO is made for APS-C
Pick the Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO 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: 9 aperture blades vs 8
Spec differences
9 differences| 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro | Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/0.95
3 stops faster
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
closer
|
0.34 m
|
| Max magnification |
5×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
8
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 6 groups
|
14 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Laowa both
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Focal length
- 25mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
A 25mm f/2.8 macro lens, the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is designed for Canon RF mount bodies. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Our notes
Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO
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