Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 28mm
Laowa
28 Overall Score
vs
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Budget
Travel
Street
Landscape
Portrait
Macro
Specifications
| Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 28mm | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 18 |
| Groups | 7 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | UHR glass | Nano AR Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | SSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 400 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:14.3★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 28mm
- Strong optical (68th percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Pricing
Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 28mm0.034score per dollar
vs
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm0.029score per dollar
Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 28mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
