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Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro vs Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro goes wider (50mm vs 65mm).
  • Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro reaches further (65mm vs 50mm).
Specification comparison
Spec 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro 50mm f/2.8 Macro
Brand Laowa Meike
Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Type Macro Macro
Focal length 65mm 50mm (wider)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Blades 9 n/a
Groups 10 n/a
Af motor none n/a
Elements 14 n/a
Filter mm 52 n/a
Min focus m 0.17 n/a
Max magnification 2.0 n/a

Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro

A 65mm f/2.8 macro lens, the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.

Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro

The Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro is a macro lens covering 50mm at f/2.8 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

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