Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM vs Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Canon RF)
Key differences
- —The RF 28mm F2.8 STM is 442g lighter (120g vs 562g).
- —The Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Canon RF) is faster: f/1.2 vs f/2.8 (≈2.4 stops more light).
- —At launch the RF 28mm F2.8 STM cost $300 less ($299 vs $599).
- —The Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Canon RF) is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the RF 28mm F2.8 STM reaches 0.17× vs 0.07×.
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 28mm
- 28mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F1.2◆
- Weight
- 120g◆
- 562g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 69.2 × 24.7mm
- 68.5 × 106.0mm
- Volume
- 93 cm³◆
- 391 cm³
- Density
- 1.29 g/cm³
- 1.44 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀55mm
- ⌀62mm
- Min focus
- 0.23m◆
- 0.50m
- Max magnification
- 0.17×◆
- 0.07×
- Elements / groups
- 8 / 6
- 13 / 7
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 13◆
- Focus drive
- STM (gear-type)
- Manual Helicoid
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- —
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2023
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $299◆
- $599
- Sharpness
- 8.4◆
- 7.7
- Bokeh Rendering
- 6.8
- 7.6◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.5
- MF
- Flare Resistance
- 7.2◆
- 6.0
- Build / Sealing
- 7.2
- 8.2◆
- Value / Size
- 9.0◆
- 8.3
Performance overlay
- RF 28mm F2.8 STM
- Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Canon RF)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.