Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Nikon Z) vs NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE)
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) is 402g lighter (160g 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 28mm f/2.8 (SE) cost $299 less ($300 vs $599).
- —The Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Nikon Z) is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) reaches 0.20× vs 0.07×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 28mm
- 28mm
- Max aperture
- F1.2◆
- F2.8
- Weight
- 562g
- 160g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 68.5 × 106.0mm
- 71.5 × 43.0mm
- Volume
- 391 cm³
- 173 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.44 g/cm³
- 0.93 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀52mm
- Min focus
- 0.50m
- 0.19m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.07×
- 0.20×◆
- Elements / groups
- 13 / 7
- 9 / 8
- Aperture blades
- 13◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- STM (multi-focusing)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2023
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $599
- $300◆
- Sharpness
- 7.9
- 7.9
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8◆
- 7.0
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 7.9
- Flare Resistance
- 6.2
- 7.4◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2◆
- 7.3
- Value / Size
- 8.3
- 8.7◆
Performance overlay
- Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Nikon Z)
- NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.