Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA vs Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits and street, everyday carry, low-light handheld
Pick the Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.27 m vs 0.5 m
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA | Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Tilt-Shift
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
281 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
71 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
64.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
|
0.27 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.14×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
15
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
14 elements / 11 groups
|
| Released |
2013
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 55mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA
A compact Zeiss normal prime for full-frame E-mount, weighing about 281 g. It focuses as close as 0.5 m and takes 49mm filters.
Pros
- Fast f/1.8
- Compact at 281 g
- Zeiss optics
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- No stabilization
- Minimum focus of 0.5 m
Our notes
Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro
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