Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm
Laowa
28 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 20 |
| Groups | 15 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | T22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | T2 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Interchangeable Mount with Included ARRI PL/Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 2.50 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 105 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 480 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.