Laowa 1180039
Laowa
55 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR 28mm
Nikon
75 Overall Score
Scores
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Budget
Travel
Professional
Video Cinema
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Laowa 1180039 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | ultra-wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 14 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 21 |
| Groups | 8 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | 22-45★ |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | 4-8 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | Full-Frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 145 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.33 | 1:2.86 |
Pros & Cons
Laowa 1180039
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Strong aperture (67th percentile)
- Strong optical (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR 28mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Pricing
Laowa 11800390.110score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR 28mm0.065score per dollar
Laowa 1180039 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR 28mm
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
