Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Nikon Z) vs Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 Z
Key differences
- —The AF 28mm F1.8 Z is 195g lighter (367g vs 562g).
- —The Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Nikon Z) is faster: f/1.2 vs f/1.8 (≈1.2 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 28mm F1.8 Z cost $220 less ($379 vs $599).
- —The Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Nikon Z) is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the AF 28mm F1.8 Z reaches 0.10× vs 0.07×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 28mm
- 28mm
- Max aperture
- F1.2◆
- F1.8
- Weight
- 562g
- 367g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 68.5 × 106.0mm
- 70.0 × 88.2mm
- Volume
- 391 cm³
- 339 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.44 g/cm³
- 1.08 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀55mm
- Min focus
- 0.50m
- 0.37m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.07×
- 0.10×◆
- Elements / groups
- 13 / 7
- 11 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 13◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- STM (Lead Screw)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- Yes
- Released
- 2023
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $599
- $379◆
- Sharpness
- 7.9
- 7.9
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8◆
- 7.3
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 7.1
- Flare Resistance
- 6.2
- 7.0◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2◆
- 7.7
- Value / Size
- 8.3
- 8.5◆
Performance overlay
- Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF (Nikon Z)
- AF 28mm F1.8 Z
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.