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Compare Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro vs Pentax DA 35mm F2.8 Macro

Construction

Aperture Blades
8 blades
9 blades, Rounded aperture diaphragm
Colors
Black
Black, Silver
Form Factor
Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Normal Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
APS-C
Lens Barrel
Physical aperture ring
Distance scale, DoF scale
Lens Mount
Canon EF-mount, Canon RF-mount, Leica L-mount, Nikon F-mount, Nikon Z-mount, Pentax K-mount, Sony E-mount
Pentax K-mount
Motor
Screw drive from camera
Optical Formula | Elements
8 elements
9 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
6 groups
8 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
1 low-dispersion element groups
High-grade multi-layer HD (High Definition) Coating groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
49 mm / 1.93 in
Size | Diameter
82 mm / 3.23 in
63 mm / 2.48 in
Size | Length
65 mm / 2.56 in
47 mm / 1.85 in
Weight
400 g / 14.13 oz
214 g / 7.56 oz

Function

Angle Of View
81.8° Diagonal | 71.5° Horizontal | 51.3° Vertical
44.8° Diagonal | 37.8° Horizontal | 25.8° Vertical
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/16
f/2.8 ~ f/22
Autofocus
No
Yes
Crop Factor
1.5
Focal Length
25 mm
35 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
52.5 mm
Focus Type
Extending front
Image Stabilization
No
No
Weather Resistance
No

Performance

Max Magnification
5x
1x
Min Focus Distance
170 mm / 6.69 in
140 mm / 5.51 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood sold separately
Lens Hood: built-in hood (supplied)
Debut
2018-03-07
2013-08-27
Made In
China

Reviews

Neofiliac score
31%
68%
Pros
  • Exceptional maximum magnification
  • Optional LED ring light and tripod collar available
  • Compact and lightweight
  • 1:1 maximum magnification
  • Beautiful construction
Cons
  • Not stabilized
  • No lens hood available
  • Lacks weather sealing

Price

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