Laowa argus 35mm f 0 95 ff vs 7artisans 35mm f 1 4 iii?

The Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF is the pick if you shoot in low light or want the shallowest depth of field you can get. It's manual focus and not stabilised, but that wide aperture gathers a lot of light and gives a very soft background. It mounts on Sony E, Nikon Z and Canon RF. On APS-C it frames like 52mm and gives roughly the depth of field of f/1.4.

The 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 III is the more versatile choice. It's also manual focus and not stabilised, but it adds L-Mount to the list, so it works on Panasonic and Leica bodies too. On APS-C it gives roughly the depth of field of f/2.1, so it's a little less blurry at the same framing.

If you're unsure, start with the 7Artisans for its wider mount range. Go for the Laowa if you want the extra light. For more on what a 35mm does for people, see portraits.

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