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Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF vs Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical

Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

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)
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 12

Pick the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical if

  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.15× vs 0.07× maximum magnification

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF and the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical
Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical
Brand
Laowa
Voigtlander
Format
Full frame
not listed
Max aperture
f/1.2 1½ stops faster
f/2
Weight
not listed
350 g
Length
not listed
60 mm
Diameter
not listed
68.8 mm
Filter thread
62 mm
58 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
12 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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