Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro vs Meike AF 25mm f/1.7 Air
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro if
- You shoot full frame: the Meike AF 25mm f/1.7 Air is made for APS-C
Pick the Meike AF 25mm f/1.7 Air if
- You need 1½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.7 vs f/2.8)
Spec differences
9 differences| Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro | Meike AF 25mm f/1.7 Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Meike
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.7
1½ stops faster
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
5×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
8
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 6 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 25mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
A 25mm f/2.8 macro lens, the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is designed for Sony E mount bodies. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Our notes
Meike AF 25mm f/1.7 Air
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