Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro 25mm
Laowa
33 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
Nikon
85 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Portrait
Street
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro 25mm | Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 13 |
| Groups | 6 | 9 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 5:1★ | 1:3.5 |
Pros & Cons
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro 25mm
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro 25mm0.084score per dollar
vs
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm0.711score per dollar
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm offers 8.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.
