Laowa Probe 24mm f/14 24mm
Laowa
44 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Street
Portrait
Travel
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Laowa Probe 24mm f/14 24mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 27 | 14 |
| Groups | 19 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | One Extra Refractive Index Element | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/40 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/14 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Manual Focus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 470 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 2:1★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Laowa Probe 24mm f/14 24mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.