Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro vs Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO

Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Laowa

25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro

f/2.8MF

Full specs

Laowa

Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO

f/0.95

Full specs

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

Specifications that differ between the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro and the Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO
	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: Sony E 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 Sony E mount bodies. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.

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