Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe vs Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC

Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Laowa

Pick the Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC if

You need 6⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/14)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.47 m

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe and the Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC
	Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe	Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC
Brand	Laowa	Samyang
Type	Macro	Prime
Max aperture	f/14	f/1.4 6⅔ stops faster
Weight	not listed	585 g
Diameter	not listed	83 mm
Filter thread	not listed	77 mm
Min focus distance	0.47 m	0.25 m closer
Max magnification	2×	not listed
Aperture blades	7	not listed
Optical design	27 elements / 19 groups	13 elements / 12 groups

5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Micro Four Thirds both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 24mm both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe

A 24mm f/14 macro lens, the Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.

Our notes

Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC

This 24mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens from Samyang fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC: ⅔ stop faster

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Rokinon 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift: 4 stops faster, focuses closer

Rokinon 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift vs Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC

focuses closer vs 2⅔ stops faster

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