Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (L-Mount) vs Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (L-Mount) is 398g lighter (562g vs 960g).
- —The Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (L-Mount) is faster: f/1.2 vs f/1.4 (≈0.4 stops more light).
- —At launch the Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (L-Mount) cost $800 less ($599 vs $1,399).
- —The Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (L-Mount) is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount) reaches 0.18× vs 0.07×.
Which to choose
- Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 562g, 398g less than the next
- +The brightest aperture: f/1.2, about 0.4 stop more light
- +A physical aperture ring
- +The lowest launch price: $599, $800 less
- 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +Autofocus
- +Weather sealing
- +The sharpest results in reviews
- +The nicest background blur in reviews
Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.
- Mount
- L-Mount (FF)
- L-Mount (FF)
- Focal length
- 28mm
- 28mm
- Max aperture
- F1.2◆
- F1.4
- Weight
- 562g◆
- 960g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 68.5 × 106.3mm
- 82.8 × 131.7mm
- Volume
- 392 cm³◆
- 709 cm³
- Density
- 1.43 g/cm³
- 1.35 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.50m
- 0.28m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.07×
- 0.18×◆
- Elements / groups
- 13 / 7
- 17 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 13◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2023
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $599◆
- $1,399
- Sharpness
- 7.8
- 9.0◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8
- 8.5◆
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 7.6
- Flare Resistance
- 6.0
- 7.2◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2
- 8.5◆
- Value / Size
- 8.3
- 8.3
Performance overlay
- Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (L-Mount)
- 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.