Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe (L-Mount) vs Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro (L-Mount) is 34g lighter (440g vs 474g).
- —The 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro (L-Mount) is faster: f/2.8 vs f/14 (≈4.6 stops more light).
- —At launch the 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro (L-Mount) cost $1,100 less ($399 vs $1,499).
- —For close-ups the 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro (L-Mount) reaches 5.00× vs 2.00×.
Which to choose
- 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The widest view: starts at 24mm
- 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/2.8, about 4.6 stops more light
- +The longest reach: up to 25mm
- +The best close-ups: 5.00× magnification
- +The lowest launch price: $399, $1,100 less
- +The sharpest results in reviews
- +The nicest background blur in reviews
Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.
- Mount
- L-Mount (FF)
- L-Mount (FF)
- Focal length
- 24mm
- 25mm
- Max aperture
- F14
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 474g
- 440g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 61.0 × 408.0mm
- 58.0 × 113.0mm
- Volume
- 1192 cm³
- 299 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.40 g/cm³
- 1.47 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- —
- Min focus
- 0.47m
- 0.17m◆
- Max magnification
- 2.00×
- 5.00×◆
- Elements / groups
- 27 / 19
- 8 / 6
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 8◆
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- Manual Helicoid
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- Yes
- Released
- 2021
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,499
- $399◆
- Sharpness
- 6.0
- 8.8◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 4.8
- 7.5◆
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- MF
- Flare Resistance
- 5.2
- 6.3◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2
- 8.4◆
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 9.0◆
Performance overlay
- 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe (L-Mount)
- 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.