Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM vs Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Laowa
24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is faster by 6.6 stops (f/1.4 vs f/14.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | FE 24mm F1.4 GM | 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Laowa |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/14.0 |
| Released | 2018 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 445.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | n/a |
| Length mm | 92.4 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 75.4 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.24 (closer focusing) | 0.47 |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | 2.0 |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Groups | n/a | 19 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 27 |
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
A compact wide-angle prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 445 g and is popular for astro and environmental portraits.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Small for the class
- Aperture ring with de-click
Cons
- Some coma at the frame edges wide open
- Heavier than f/2.8 24mm primes
Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe
A slim probe-style macro lens with a very small front end, for getting into tight spaces. It reaches 2x magnification.
Pros
- Slim probe barrel
- 2:1 magnification
- Unique perspective
Cons
- f/14 maximum aperture needs lots of light
- Manual