Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye vs Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
Both are Pentax K lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.2 m
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 7 aperture blades vs 5
Pick the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
9 differences| Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye | Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Fisheye
|
Tilt-Shift
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
370 g
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
closer
|
0.2 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.26×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
more blades
|
5
|
| Optical design |
7 elements / 6 groups
|
17 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Pentax K both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 15mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye
This 15mm f/2.8 full-frame fisheye lens from Sigma fits Pentax K mount cameras. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.
Our notes
Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
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Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye: ⅔ stop faster, focuses closer