VENUS-LAOWA VE2528NZ
Its 2:1 maximum magnification in a compact body and APO apochromatic design, which eliminates visible chromatic aberration, set it apart from standard 1:1 macro lenses. The lens doubles as an exceptionally sharp portrait optic with infinity focus, offering dual utility in a single package. This is best for Nikon or Canon EF DSLR photographers who need extreme close-up reproduction beyond life-size without sacrificing general-purpose sharpness.
Focal length 25mm
Weight 400 g
34 Overall Score
Price MX$8,435
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 25 |
| Focal Length Max | 25 |
Aperture
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
Build
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | VENUS-LAOWA VE2528NZ | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 25mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 16-50mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 400 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 107 | 560 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VENUS-LAOWA VE2528NZ | 53.9 | 64.8 | 50.2 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 66.3 | 33.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 78.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.3 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.2 | 68 | 36.8 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.7 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.6 | 83.3 | 93.3 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 36.8 |
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