Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G 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 F2.8 G is faster by 4.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/14.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | FE 24mm F2.8 G | 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Laowa |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/14.0 |
| Released | 2021 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 162.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 49 | n/a |
| Length mm | 45.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 68.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.18 (closer focusing) | 0.47 |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | 2.0 |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Groups | n/a | 19 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 27 |
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
A tiny 24mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/2.8 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 162 g and is part of Sony's compact G prime series.
Pros
- Very small and light
- Aperture ring
- Close focus to 0.18 m
Cons
- f/2.8 is slow in low light
- Limited background blur
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