Laowa 58mm f/2.8
Laowa
68 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 16-28mm
Canon
77 Overall Score
Scores
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Travel
Budget
Street
Specifications
| Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 16-28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 58 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 58 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra 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 | Canon RF |
| Format | Full-Frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 185 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 2:1★ | 1:3.85 |
Pros & Cons
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 16-28mm
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Pricing
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 16-28mm
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 16-28mm
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
