Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 50mm
Laowa
65 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
86 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Budget
Landscape
Travel
Video Cinema
Street
Professional
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 50mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | apochromatic (APO) | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-Mount |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Built-in CPU chip and motor | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 135 mm★ | 140 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.5x |
Pros & Cons
Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 50mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 50mm
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
