Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF vs Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.5)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 12
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical if
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.15× vs 0.07× maximum magnification
Spec differences
12 differences| Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF | Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
⅔ stop faster
|
f/1.5
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
360 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
57 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
67.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.28 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.07×
|
0.15×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
13
more blades
|
12
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 7 groups
|
10 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 28mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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