Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro vs Meike 25mm f/0.95
Both are Fujifilm X lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro if
- You shoot full frame: the Meike 25mm f/0.95 is made for APS-C
Pick the Meike 25mm f/0.95 if
- You need 3 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/2.8)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 8
Spec differences
10 differences| Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro | Meike 25mm f/0.95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Meike
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/0.95
3 stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
600 g
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
5×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
8
|
13
more blades
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 6 groups
|
11 elements / 9 groups
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X 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
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro: an APS-C macro lens with a 25mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Our notes
Meike 25mm f/0.95
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