Laowa 58mm f/2.8
The apochromatic design with three ED elements delivers sharpness from 2:1 magnification to infinity with minimal chromatic aberration. Its 13-blade diaphragm and f/2.8 aperture produce smooth bokeh, while the robust all-metal build ensures long-term reliability. This lens is best for macro photographers needing 2x life-size reproduction of insects and textures on Sony E-mount bodies.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong aperture (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 58 |
| Focal Length Max | 58 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 185 |
| Max Magnification | 2:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM | Viltrox EPIC Memento 75mm f/1.2 AF | Sony FE SEL20F18G | 7Artisans AF135mm F1.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 58mm | 16-35mm | 16-28mm | 75mm | 20mm | 135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/22 | f/16 | f/22 | f/16 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 590 | 680 | 454 | 670 | 374 | - |
| AF Type | - | Silent Wave Motor | STM | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | prime | prime | telephoto |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | 53.7 | 93.7 | 48.8 | 93.8 | 61.6 | 84.6 | 33.3 | 45.5 | 37.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Compare | 53.7 | 78.4 | 43.8 | 73.4 | 92.9 | 67.1 | 74.5 | 71.5 | 75.6 |
| Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24.1 | 75.4 | 77.8 | 93.7 | 21 | 68 | 63.5 | 98.6 |
| Viltrox EPIC Memento 75mm f/1.2 AF Compare | 87.4 | 44.3 | 60.7 | 46.3 | 89.4 | 42.2 | 33.3 | 80.5 | 37.8 |
| Sony FE SEL20F18G Compare | 53.7 | 24.1 | 81.2 | 86.9 | 87.1 | 21 | 33.3 | 95.5 | 37.8 |
| 7Artisans AF135mm F1.8 Compare | 87.4 | 47.7 | 62.2 | 51.6 | 92 | 42.2 | 33.3 | 37.9 | 83.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.co.jp 1 offer From ¥111,672
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Usage Scores
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