Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO vs Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2
Both are Sony E prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/1.2)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.35 m vs 0.5 m
Pick the Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2 if
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
9 differences| Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO | Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Tokina
|
| Max aperture |
f/0.95
⅔ stop faster
|
f/1.2
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
605 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
87.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
71 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.35 m
closer
|
0.5 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.1×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
11
more blades
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 9 groups
|
9 elements / 7 groups
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 33mm both
- Filter thread
- 62 mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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