Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 APO 18mm
Laowa
35 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Sigma
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Street
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 APO 18mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 17 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/0.95 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 APO 18mm
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 APO 18mm0.078score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm0.098score per dollar
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
