Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S vs Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
Both are Nikon Z wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You need more reach: 24mm vs 16mm at the long end
- You shoot full frame: the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF is made for APS-C
Pick the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF if
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 14mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.28 m
Spec differences
12 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S | Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Laowa
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
14-24mm
|
8-16mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
650 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
124.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
88.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
112 mm
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
|
0.2 m
closer
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
5
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 11 groups
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Released |
2020
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Max magnification
- 0.13× both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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