Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro vs Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO
Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.27 m vs 0.43 m
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 15 aperture blades vs 9
Pick the Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
Spec differences
13 differences| Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro | Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Viltrox
|
| Type |
Tilt-Shift
|
Prime
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
390 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
78 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
69 mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.27 m
closer
|
0.43 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.16×
|
| Aperture blades |
15
more blades
|
9
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 11 groups
|
13 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
STM
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Focal length
- 55mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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