Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF vs Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
Key differences
- —The Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF is 363g lighter (562g vs 925g).
- —The Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF is faster: f/1.2 vs f/1.4 (≈0.4 stops more light).
- —At launch the Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF cost $1,000 less ($599 vs $1,599).
- —The Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art reaches 0.18× vs 0.07×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 28mm
- 28mm
- Max aperture
- F1.2◆
- F1.4
- Weight
- 562g◆
- 925g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 68.5 × 106.0mm
- 82.8 × 133.7mm
- Volume
- 391 cm³◆
- 720 cm³
- Density
- 1.44 g/cm³
- 1.28 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◆
- $1,599
- Sharpness
- 7.9
- 9.0◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8
- 8.2◆
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 7.5
- Flare Resistance
- 6.2
- 8.0◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2
- 8.7◆
- Value / Size
- 8.3
- 8.4◆
Performance overlay
- Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF
- 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
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