Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro vs Zeiss Loxia 25mm f/2.4
Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.25 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 5× vs 0.16× maximum magnification
Pick the Zeiss Loxia 25mm f/2.4 if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.4 vs f/2.8)
Spec differences
11 differences| Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro | Zeiss Loxia 25mm f/2.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Zeiss
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/2.4
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
393 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
75 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
62 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
closer
|
0.25 m
|
| Max magnification |
5×
larger
|
0.16×
|
| Aperture blades |
8
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 6 groups
|
10 elements / 8 groups
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 25mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus 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
Zeiss Loxia 25mm f/2.4
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