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Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon 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 Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon if

  • You want autofocus (Linear motor): the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO is manual focus only
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.35 m
  • Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, portraits, low-light general use

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)

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon and the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO
Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO
Brand
Fujifilm
Laowa
Max aperture
f/1.4
f/0.95 1 stop faster
Weight
360 g
not listed
Length
74 mm
not listed
Diameter
67 mm
not listed
Filter thread
58 mm
62 mm
Min focus distance
0.3 m closer
0.35 m
Max magnification
0.15×
not listed
Optical design
not listed
14 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Manual focus
Weather sealing
Yes
not listed
Released
2021
not listed
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
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

Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon

A fast, weather-resistant normal prime for X-mount, giving a 50mm-equivalent view. It weighs about 360 g and takes 58mm filters.

Pros

  • f/1.4
  • Weather resistant
  • Linear motor AF
  • Close focus 0.3 m

Cons

  • Larger than the 35mm f/2
  • No stabilization

Our notes

Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO

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