Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe (L-Mount) vs Panasonic LUMIX S 24mm F1.8
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S 24mm F1.8 is 164g lighter (310g vs 474g).
- —The LUMIX S 24mm F1.8 is faster: f/1.8 vs f/14 (≈5.9 stops more light).
- —At launch the LUMIX S 24mm F1.8 cost $601 less ($898 vs $1,499).
- —The 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe (L-Mount) is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe (L-Mount) reaches 2.00× vs 0.15×.
Which to choose
- 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The best close-ups: 2.00× magnification
- +A physical aperture ring
- LUMIX S 24mm F1.8
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 310g, 164g less than the next
- +The brightest aperture: f/1.8, about 5.9 stops more light
- +Autofocus
- +Weather sealing
- +The lowest launch price: $898, $601 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
- 24mm
- Max aperture
- F14
- F1.8◆
- Weight
- 474g
- 310g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 61.0 × 408.0mm
- 73.6 × 82.0mm
- Volume
- 1192 cm³
- 349 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.40 g/cm³
- 0.89 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.47m
- 0.24m◆
- Max magnification
- 2.00×◆
- 0.15×
- Elements / groups
- 27 / 19
- 12 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 9◆
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2021
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,499
- $898◆
- Sharpness
- 6.0
- 8.2◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 4.8
- 7.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 8.8
- Flare Resistance
- 5.2
- 7.8◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2
- 8.2
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 7.8◆
Performance overlay
- 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe (L-Mount)
- LUMIX S 24mm F1.8
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.