Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe vs Samyang 24mm T1.5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II

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

Laowa

24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe

f/14MF

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Samyang

24mm T1.5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II

f/1.5MF

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

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Samyang 24mm T1.5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II if

You need 6½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.5 vs f/14)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.47 m

Spec differences

9 differences

Specifications that differ between the Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe and the Samyang 24mm T1.5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
	Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe	Samyang 24mm T1.5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
Brand	Laowa	Samyang
Type	Macro	Prime
Max aperture	f/14	f/1.5 6½ stops faster
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.

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