Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Nikon Z) vs Viltrox AF 26mm F2.8 EVO Z
Key differences
- —The AF 26mm F2.8 EVO Z is 392g lighter (170g 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 AF 26mm F2.8 EVO Z cost $300 less ($299 vs $599).
- —The Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Nikon Z) is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the AF 26mm F2.8 EVO Z reaches 0.20× vs 0.07×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 28mm
- 26mm
- Max aperture
- F1.2◆
- F2.8
- Weight
- 562g
- 170g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 68.5 × 106.0mm
- 69.4 × 25.8mm
- Volume
- 391 cm³
- 98 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.44 g/cm³
- 1.74 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀43mm
- Min focus
- 0.50m
- 0.20m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.07×
- 0.20×◆
- Elements / groups
- 13 / 7
- 8 / 6
- Aperture blades
- 13◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- STM (Gear Type)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- Yes
- Released
- 2023
- 2026
- MSRP (USD)
- $599
- $299◆
- Sharpness
- 7.9
- 8.4◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8◆
- 6.8
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 6.8
- Flare Resistance
- 6.2
- 6.3◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2
- 8.3◆
- Value / Size
- 8.3
- 9.2◆
Performance overlay
- Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Nikon Z)
- AF 26mm F2.8 EVO Z
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.