Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 28mm
Laowa
28 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Travel
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 28mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 7 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | UHR glass | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:14.3 | 1:4.8 |
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)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 28mm0.034score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.119score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 3.5x better value for money
Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 28mm
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
