Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro goes wider (15mm vs 50mm).
- Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro reaches further (50mm vs 15mm).
| Spec | FE 50mm F2.8 Macro | 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Laowa |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 50mm | 15mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2016 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 236.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | 77 |
| Length mm | 71.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 70.8 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.16 | 0.122 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Blades | n/a | 14 |
| Groups | n/a | 9 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 12 |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
A 1:1 macro lens for full-frame E-mount covering 50mm at f/2.8. It weighs about 236 g and has no built-in stabilization.
Pros
- 1:1 magnification
- Compact at about 236 g
- Close focus to 0.16 m
Cons
- Short working distance at 1:1
- Less suited to subject-isolating portraits
Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro
A manual-focus wide lens that reaches 1:1 and offers a shift mechanism. It takes 77mm filters and focuses as close as 0.122 m.
Pros
- 1:1 macro on a wide lens
- Shift mechanism
- 77mm filters
- Close focus 0.122 m
Cons
- Manual focus only
- f/4
- No stabilization