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Compare Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro vs Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8

Construction

Aperture Blades
8 blades
9 blades
Colors
Black
Black
Form Factor
Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Normal Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Physical aperture ring
Physical aperture ring
Lens Mount
Canon EF-mount, Canon RF-mount, Leica L-mount, Nikon F-mount, Nikon Z-mount, Pentax K-mount, Sony E-mount
Nikon Z-mount
Motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
8 elements
10 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
6 groups
7 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
1 low-dispersion element groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
46 mm / 1.81 in
Size | Diameter
82 mm / 3.23 in
75 mm / 2.95 in
Size | Length
65 mm / 2.56 in
66 mm / 2.60 in
Weight
400 g / 14.13 oz
260 g / 9.19 oz

Function

Angle Of View
81.8° Diagonal | 71.5° Horizontal | 51.3° Vertical
46.8° Diagonal | 39.6° Horizontal | 27.0° Vertical
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/16
f/2.8 ~ f/22
Autofocus
No
Yes
Focal Length
25 mm
50 mm
Focus Type
Extending front
Image Stabilization
No
No
Weather Resistance
No
Yes

Performance

Max Magnification
5x
1x
Min Focus Distance
170 mm / 6.69 in
160 mm / 6.30 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood sold separately
Debut
2018-03-07
2021-06-02
Made In
China

Reviews

Neofiliac score
31%
78%
Pros
  • Exceptional maximum magnification
  • Optional LED ring light and tripod collar available
  • High maximum magnification
  • Weather-sealed
  • Comes with physical aperture ring
Cons
  • Not stabilized
  • No lens hood available
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • Largely made of plastic

Price

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