Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro vs Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro if
- Our notes say it suits: Macro landscapes, wide-angle close-ups, architecture
Pick the Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4)
Spec differences
11 differences| Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro | Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Zeiss
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
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| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/2.8
1 stop faster
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.12 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
1×
|
not listed
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| Aperture blades |
14
|
not listed
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| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
not listed
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| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
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
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 15mm both
Our notes
Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro
A manual-focus wide lens that reaches 1:1 and offers a shift mechanism. It takes 77mm filters and focuses as close as 0.122 m.
Pros
- 1:1 macro on a wide lens
- Shift mechanism
- 77mm filters
- Close focus 0.122 m
Cons
- Manual focus only
- f/4
- No stabilization
Our notes
Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE
This 15mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Zeiss fits Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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