7artisans 35mm f 1 2 ii vs laowa argus 33mm f 0 95 cf apo?

The 7Artisans 35mm f/1.2 II is the one I'd point most people to. It's a cheap, compact, fast normal lens for APS-C, and it also fits Micro Four Thirds, where it frames like a 70mm on full frame. It's manual focus only.

The Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO is the specialist. It's APS-C only and frames like a 50mm on full frame on Sony E, Fujifilm X and Nikon Z. Its f/0.9 aperture is wider still, so it suits very low light and the thinnest depth of field. It also covers Canon RF, which the 7Artisans doesn't. It's manual focus too.

Choose the 7Artisans for value and portability, and the Laowa if you need that extra speed. For how a normal lens like these works for people, see portraits.

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