Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye vs Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
Both are Leica L lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye if
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 14mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.16 m vs 0.28 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.23× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
Pick the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art if
- You need more reach: 24mm vs 15mm at the long end
- You want autofocus (Stepping motor): the Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye is manual focus only
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
14 differences| Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye | Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Fisheye
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
8-15mm
|
14-24mm
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
795 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
131 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
85 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.16 m
closer
|
0.28 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.23×
larger
|
0.14×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
11
more blades
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 9 groups
|
18 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2019
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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