Venus Laowa 17mm f/1.8 C-Dreamer vs Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Venus Laowa 17mm f/1.8 C-Dreamer if
- You need 2⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/4)
Pick the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
10 differences| Venus Laowa 17mm f/1.8 C-Dreamer | Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Venus
|
Laowa
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
2⅓ stops faster
|
f/4
|
| Weight |
172 g
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
not listed
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| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
|
not listed
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| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
not listed
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| Aperture blades |
7
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not listed
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| Optical design |
9 elements / 7 groups
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not listed
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| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
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not listed
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| Image stabilization |
No
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not listed
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3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 17mm both
Our notes
Venus Laowa 17mm f/1.8 C-Dreamer
The Venus Laowa 17mm f/1.8 C-Dreamer is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 17mm at f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D
Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D: a wide-angle prime lens with a 17mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.
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