Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro 25-125mm
Laowa
44 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
88 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro 25-125mm | Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 8 | — |
| Groups | 6 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 173 mm★ | 380 mm |
| Max Magnification | 5:1★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro 25-125mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro 25-125mm
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
