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Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro vs Brightin Star 60mm f/2.8 Macro

Both are Sony E macro lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro if

  • Our notes say it suits: Extreme macro, detail photography, product work

Pick the Brightin Star 60mm f/2.8 Macro if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

6 differences
Specifications that differ between the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro and the Brightin Star 60mm f/2.8 Macro
Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro Brightin Star 60mm f/2.8 Macro
Brand
Laowa
Brightin Star
Filter thread
62 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.19 m
not listed
Max magnification
2×
not listed
Aperture blades
14
not listed
Optical design
9 elements / 7 groups
10 elements / 7 groups
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Macro both
Format
APS-C both
Focal length
60mm both
Max aperture
f/2.8 both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro

A manual-focus 2:1 macro lens at 60mm for full-frame cameras. It has a 62mm filter thread and focuses as close as 0.185 m.

Pros

  • 2:1 magnification
  • 62mm filters
  • Compact
  • Close focus 0.185 m

Cons

  • Manual focus only
  • Short working distance
  • No stabilization

Our notes

Brightin Star 60mm f/2.8 Macro

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