Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 vs Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 if
- You want autofocus (STM): the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO is manual focus only
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)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.35 m vs 0.4 m
Spec differences
10 differences| Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 | Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Laowa
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/0.95
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
270 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
73 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
69 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
|
0.35 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 9 groups
|
14 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 33mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Viltrox 33mm f/1.4
The Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 33mm at f/1.4 for Nikon Z mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes