Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro vs 7artisans 60mm f/2.8 Mark II
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
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 14 aperture blades vs 9
- Our notes say it suits: Extreme macro, detail photography, product work
Pick the 7artisans 60mm f/2.8 Mark II if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
6 differences| Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro | 7artisans 60mm f/2.8 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
7artisans
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.19 m
|
0.18 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
2×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
14
more blades
|
9
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 7 groups
|
11 elements / 8 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
7artisans 60mm f/2.8 Mark II
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