Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020 vs Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
- You want autofocus (Stepping motor): the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro is manual focus only
- You shoot full frame: the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, detail shots, street
Pick the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.55 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 2× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
Spec differences
13 differences| Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020 | Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Macro
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
1 stop faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
405 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
76.7 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
72 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.55 m
|
0.17 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.15×
|
2×
larger
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2020
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 65mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020
A compact short-telephoto prime for full-frame mirrorless in Sigma's I series, with a metal body. It offers f/2 and a 65mm focal length.
Pros
- Distinctive 65mm focal length
- Compact at about 405 g
- Metal build
Cons
- Less flexible than an 85mm
- Closest focus is 0.55 m
Our notes
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro
This 65mm f/2.8 macro lens from Laowa fits Sony E mount cameras. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.