Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO 58mm
Laowa
36 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO 58mm | Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 58 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 58 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | — | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13★ | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.56 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 185 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 2:1★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO 58mm
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO 58mm0.004score per dollar
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm0.008score per dollar
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO 58mm
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
