Laowa 58mm f/2.8
Laowa
66 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8
Nikon
66 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Budget
Portrait
Landscape
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Street
Specifications
| Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 58 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 58 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | antifouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | Full-Frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.56 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 185 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 2:1★ | 1:2.94 |
Pros & Cons
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Laowa 58mm f/2.80.113score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.80.092score per dollar
Laowa 58mm f/2.8 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Laowa 58mm f/2.8 wins 3 specs while Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 wins 5.
