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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.
Focal length 58mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Sony E
Weight 595 g
lens type macro
68 Overall Score
Price CA$688
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 58 |
| Focal Length Max | 58 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Constant | Yes |
| 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 Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 58mm | 17-70mm | 12mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Canon RF | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 595 | 544 | 225 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | - | RXD | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | 53.5 | 92.1 | 47.8 | 92.9 | 62.3 | 82.5 | 33.8 | 50.9 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.5 | 85.7 | 69.4 | 85.1 | 91.3 | 82.5 | 89.6 | 86.3 | 82.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Compare | 87.1 | 96.5 | 91 | 86.6 | 88.5 | 96.2 | 33.8 | 54.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.1 | 85.7 | 76 | 85.1 | 88.5 | 82.5 | 68.3 | 71.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.5 | 80.5 | 86 | 50.8 | 86.7 | 82.5 | 80.6 | 86.3 | 97 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 73.8 | 73.3 | 40.3 | 78.9 | 75.8 | 95.9 | 90.3 | 82.6 |
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