7artisans 35mm f 1 2 ii vs laowa argus 25mm f 0 95 mft apo?

They're built for different systems, so the choice mostly depends on your camera.

If you shoot Micro Four Thirds, the Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.9 MFT APO is the better match. It frames like a 50mm on full frame, which is a natural everyday view, and its f/0.9 gives about the depth of field of f/1.9. It's manual focus only, so be ready to focus by hand.

The 7Artisans 35mm f/1.2 II is the one to get if you have an APS-C camera or a Sony E, Fujifilm X or Nikon Z body. On Micro Four Thirds it frames tighter, like a 70mm, so it suits portraits more than general use. It's also manual focus, and it's the cheaper, more compact option. For a first fast lens, see your first lenses.

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