Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm
Laowa
42 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Travel
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | tilt-shift | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Water-Repellent Lens Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 14★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.75 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.9 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm0.032score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.119score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 3.7x better value for money
Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
