Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm
Laowa
40 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 33 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 33 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/0.95 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm0.066score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.117score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 1.8x better value for money
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
