Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro vs Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2
Both are Pentax K lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4)
Spec differences
10 differences| Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro | Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Zeiss
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| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
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| Max aperture |
f/4
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f/2.8
1 stop faster
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.12 m
|
not listed
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| Max magnification |
1×
|
not listed
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| Aperture blades |
14
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not listed
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| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
not listed
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| Image stabilization |
No
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not listed
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2 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Pentax K both
- Focal length
- 15mm both
Our notes
Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro
The Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro is a macro lens covering 15mm at f/4 for Pentax K mount cameras. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Our notes
Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2
Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2: a wide-angle prime lens with a 15mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Pentax K mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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