7artisans 25mm f 1 8 vs laowa argus 25mm f 0 95 cf apo?

Both lenses frame the same on an APS-C body. On Sony E, Fujifilm X or Nikon Z, each gives roughly a 38mm full-frame view, and both are manual focus with no stabilisation.

The difference is light. The Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO is much faster, with depth of field close to f/1.4 on those bodies, so it suits low light and softer backgrounds. The 7Artisans 25mm f/1.8 gives about f/2.7 depth of field there, which is plenty for street and everyday shooting. It also fits Micro Four Thirds, where it frames like 50mm, and the Laowa doesn't.

My pick: the 7Artisans if you shoot in daylight or use Micro Four Thirds. Choose the Laowa if you regularly shoot in dim rooms. For a wider picture of lens choices, see lenses.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.