Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E vs Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E if
- You need 1½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.7 vs f/2.8)
- You want autofocus (STM): the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is manual focus only
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 8
Pick the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 5× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E is made for APS-C
Spec differences
13 differences| Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E | Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Macro
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.7
1½ stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
170 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
56.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
64 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.17 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.11×
|
5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
8
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 10 groups
|
8 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 25mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E
The Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 25mm at f/1.7 for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
A 25mm f/2.8 macro lens, the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is designed for Sony E mount bodies. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
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