Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH. vs Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF
Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH. if
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.07× maximum magnification
Pick the Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF if
- You need 1½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/2)
Spec differences
7 differences| Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH. | Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Laowa
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.2
1½ stops faster
|
| Weight |
700 g
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
62 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
larger
|
0.07×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
13
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
13 elements / 7 groups
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 28mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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260 g lighter vs 1 stop faster
Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF vs Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
½ stop faster vs 0.19× magnification
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH. vs Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Chip
2⅓ stops faster vs 640 g lighter
Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF vs Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Chip
3⅔ stops faster vs 0.1× magnification