Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF vs Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Chip
Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF if
- You need 3⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/4.5)
Pick the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Chip if
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.1× vs 0.07× maximum magnification
Spec differences
11 differences| Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF | Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Chip | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Viltrox
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
3⅔ stops faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
60 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
13.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
60.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.32 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.07×
|
0.1×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
13
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 7 groups
|
6 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VCM
|
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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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
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH. vs Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF
0.2× magnification vs 1½ stops faster
Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Chip vs Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
900 g lighter vs 3⅓ stops faster