Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 50mm
Laowa
65 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 50mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | apochromatic (APO) | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Built-in CPU chip and motor | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 135 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:4.8 |
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)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 50mm0.104score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm0.121score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
