Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E vs Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF

Both are Sony E mount primes for portrait and low-light — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-09-01 · Sony E mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E	Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF
Focal length	56mm	35mm
Max aperture	f/1.4	f/0.95
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	APS-C	full-frame
Mount	Sony E	Sony E

Which should you buy?

the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF opens wider (f/0.95) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF (35mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E (56mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E and the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF?
The Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E is 56mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C; the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF is 35mm f/0.95 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.

Which is better in low light, the Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E or the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF?
The Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF — its f/0.95 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.4 of the other.

Do the Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E and Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C). Note the Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.

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