Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF vs Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO

Both are Sony E mount primes for low-light and standard prime — 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	Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF	Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO
Focal length	35mm	55mm
Max aperture	f/0.95	f/1.8
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 55mm f/1.8 EVO (55mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits

Where to buy

Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FFSee price on Amazon We could not find this one on Amazon US in Sony E — this button runs an Amazon search for it rather than opening a product page.

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF and the Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO?
The Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF is 35mm f/0.95 prime, full-frame; the Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO is 55mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.

Which is better in low light, the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF or the Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO?
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/1.8 of the other.

Do the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF and Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO 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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