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Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro vs TTArtisan 25mm f/2

Both are Canon RF lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro if

  • You shoot full frame: the TTArtisan 25mm f/2 is made for APS-C
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 8 aperture blades vs 7

Pick the TTArtisan 25mm f/2 if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro and the TTArtisan 25mm f/2
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro TTArtisan 25mm f/2
Brand
Laowa
TTArtisan
Type
Macro
Prime
Format
Full frame
APS-C
Max aperture
f/2.8
f/2 1 stop faster
Filter thread
not listed
43 mm
Min focus distance
0.17 m
not listed
Max magnification
5×
not listed
Aperture blades
8 more blades
7
Optical design
8 elements / 6 groups
7 elements / 5 groups
4 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Canon RF both
Focal length
25mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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 Canon RF mount bodies. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.

Our notes

TTArtisan 25mm f/2

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