Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct vs Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO
Both are Nikon Z lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct if
- You need 3 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/2.8)
- Our notes say it suits: Night and low-light work, shallow depth-of-field portraits, creative work
Pick the Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.5 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 2× vs 0.19× maximum magnification
Spec differences
12 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct | Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Macro
|
| Max aperture |
f/0.95
3 stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
2000 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
153 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
102 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
|
0.19 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
|
2×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
13
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 10 groups
|
14 elements / 11 groups
|
| Released |
2019
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 58mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct
A manual-focus, ultra-fast normal prime for Nikon Z full-frame cameras. A specialist lens built around an f/0.95 aperture.
Pros
- f/0.95 aperture
- Smooth blur
- Strong optical correction for its aperture
- S-Line build
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Very heavy (2 kg)
Our notes
Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO
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