Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 vs Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF

Both are Sony E mount primes for standard prime and portrait — 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	Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0	Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF
Focal length	50mm	35mm
Max aperture	f/2.0	f/0.95
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	full-frame	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 Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 (50mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits

Where to buy

VILTROX 50mm f/2.0 F2.0 E Mount Auto Focus Full Frame Microsingle Camera Lens Compatible with Sony E-Mount Cameras Sony

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 and the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF?
The Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 is 50mm f/2.0 prime, full-frame; 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 Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 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/2.0 of the other.

Do the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 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).

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