Laowa 58mm f/2.8
The apochromatic design with three ED elements delivers sharpness from 2:1 magnification to infinity with minimal chromatic aberration. Its 13-blade diaphragm and f/2.8 aperture produce smooth bokeh, while the robust all-metal build ensures long-term reliability. This lens is best for macro photographers needing 2x life-size reproduction of insects and textures on Sony E-mount bodies.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong aperture (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 58 |
| Focal Length Max | 58 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 185 |
| Max Magnification | 2:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 58mm | 17-70mm | 17-40mm | 28-135mm | 28-70mm | 20-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/4 | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Canon RF | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 590 | 544 | 535 | 420 | 495 | 350 |
| AF Type | - | RXD | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | SSM | STM | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | 53.7 | 93.7 | 48.8 | 93.8 | 61.6 | 84.6 | 33.3 | 45.5 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 89.3 | 85.1 | 83.4 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.7 | 96.4 | 70.3 | 74.6 | 97 | 93.8 | 75.7 | 82.8 | 37.8 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.4 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.1 | 92.4 | 55.7 | 93.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24.1 | 72.6 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 76.9 | 89.3 | 98.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 82.5 | 66.9 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 81.4 | 69 | 37.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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