Laowa 58mm f/2.8
Laowa
66 Overall Score
vs
Sigma APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 150mm f/2.8 AF APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 150mm
Sigma
57 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | Sigma APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 150mm f/2.8 AF APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 58 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 58 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 14 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | Full-Frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 1.15 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 185 mm★ | 381 mm |
| Max Magnification | 2:1★ | 1:1 |
Pros & Cons
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 150mm f/2.8 AF APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 150mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
Sigma APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 150mm f/2.8 AF APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 150mm
Verdict
Winner: Laowa 58mm f/2.8
Scores 66 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
