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Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) § 03 Head to head
Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) vs Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 MFT
Meike 25mm f/0.95 has a more aperture blades. Laowa 25mm f/0.95 is 30 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) is a 25mm f/0.95 prime, and the Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 MFT is a 25mm f/0.95 prime. On paper the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) 
Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 MFT 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) better than the Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 MFT?
- More aperture blades (13 vs 9)
- $104 cheaper ($295 list price vs $399 launch price)
- Covers a larger sensor format (APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds)
Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 MFT better than the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C)?
- 30 g lighter (570 g vs 600 g)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 MFT has the edge: it is 30 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 MFT has the edge: it is 30 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) | Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 MFT |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 25mm | 25mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/0.95 | f/0.95 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Standard prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 600 g | 570 g (20.11 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | — | 86 x 71 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 13 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 14 elements in 8 groups (including 1 aspherical element, 1 ED element, and 3 high-refractive-index elements) |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Price | $295 list price ◆ | $399 launch price |
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) or the Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 MFT?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 MFT weighs 570 g, 30 g less than the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) (600 g).
- Do the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) and the Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 MFT have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) or the Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 MFT better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 MFT has the edge: it is 30 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) or the Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 MFT better for travel?
- For travel, the Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 MFT has the edge: it is 30 g lighter to carry.
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