Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Nikon Z) vs NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 is 437g lighter (125g vs 562g).
- —The Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Nikon Z) is faster: f/1.2 vs f/2.8 (≈2.4 stops more light).
- —At launch the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 cost $99 less ($500 vs $599).
- —The Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Nikon Z) is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 reaches 0.19× vs 0.07×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 28mm
- 26mm
- Max aperture
- F1.2◆
- F2.8
- Weight
- 562g
- 125g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 68.5 × 106.0mm
- 70.0 × 23.5mm
- Volume
- 391 cm³
- 90 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.44 g/cm³
- 1.38 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀52mm
- Min focus
- 0.50m
- 0.20m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.07×
- 0.19×◆
- Elements / groups
- 13 / 7
- 8 / 6
- Aperture blades
- 13◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- STM
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2023
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $599
- $500◆
- Sharpness
- 7.9◆
- 7.8
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8◆
- 6.8
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 7.2
- Flare Resistance
- 6.2
- 7.6◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2◆
- 8.0
- Value / Size
- 8.3◆
- 6.8
Performance overlay
- Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Nikon Z)
- NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.