Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm
Laowa
43 Overall Score
vs
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
Fujifilm
79 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Street
Budget
Landscape
Travel
Portrait
Specifications
| Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 33 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 33 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 15 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | Super EBC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/0.95 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:6.67 |
Pros & Cons
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
