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.
Focal length 58mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Sony E
Weight 595 g
lens type macro
66 Overall Score
Price ¥111,672
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 58 |
| Focal Length Max | 58 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Constant | Yes |
| 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 | Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | Tamron Di III F050 | Sony FE SELP1635G | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS35100K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 58mm | 15-85mm | 16-35mm | 20mm | 16-35mm | 35-100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 595 | 575 | 680 | 227 | 353 | 135 |
| AF Type | - | USM | Silent Wave Motor | OSD | XD Linear Motors | Stepping AF motor |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | 53.8 | 92.6 | 47 | 93.6 | 61.8 | 83.7 | 33.6 | 48.4 | 36.8 |
| Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 94.2 | 75.2 | 48.4 | 40 | 90.3 | 77 | 94.6 | 85.5 | 93.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Compare | 53.8 | 77.6 | 42.3 | 73.8 | 92.9 | 65.7 | 75.2 | 72.7 | 73.7 |
| Tamron Di III F050 Compare | 53.8 | 81.5 | 90.2 | 92.4 | 71.2 | 83.7 | 33.6 | 64.2 | 36.8 |
| Sony FE SELP1635G Compare | 98 | 13.1 | 81.8 | 43.1 | 92.9 | 20.1 | 75.2 | 89.8 | 95.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS35100K Compare | 86.9 | 13.1 | 92.7 | 46.6 | 72.7 | 20.1 | 79.4 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
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