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TTArtisan 50mm f/2 vs Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the TTArtisan 50mm f/2 if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 10 aperture blades vs 7

Pick the Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the TTArtisan 50mm f/2 and the Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
TTArtisan 50mm f/2 Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Brand
TTArtisan
Laowa
Type
Prime
Macro
Max aperture
f/2 1 stop faster
f/2.8
Weight
not listed
240 g
Filter thread
43 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
not listed
0.14 m
Max magnification
not listed
2×
Aperture blades
10 more blades
7
Optical design
6 elements / 5 groups
14 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
not listed
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Micro Four Thirds both
Focal length
50mm both
Image stabilization
No both

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