Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS vs Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
Pick the Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.45 m
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
10 differences| Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS | Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Voigtlander
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Macro
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
2 stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.45 m
|
0.19 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
2×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
13
more blades
|
| Optical design |
7 elements / 6 groups
|
14 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 58mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS
The Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS is a fast standard prime lens covering 58mm at f/1.4 for Sony E mount cameras. A fast manual-focus Nokton prime from Voigtlander, built for low-light work.
Our notes
Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO
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