Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe (L-Mount) vs Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe (L-Mount) is 46g lighter (474g vs 520g).
- —The 24mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount) is faster: f/1.4 vs f/14 (≈6.6 stops more light).
- —At launch the 24mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount) cost $700 less ($799 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 0.14×.
Which to choose
- 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The best close-ups: 2.00× magnification
- 24mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/1.4, about 6.6 stops more light
- +Autofocus
- +Weather sealing
- +The lowest launch price: $799, $700 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
- F1.4◆
- Weight
- 474g◆
- 520g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 61.0 × 408.0mm
- 75.7 × 95.5mm
- Volume
- 1192 cm³
- 430 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.40 g/cm³
- 1.21 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- ⌀72mm
- Min focus
- 0.47m
- 0.25m◆
- Max magnification
- 2.00×◆
- 0.14×
- Elements / groups
- 27 / 19
- 17 / 14
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- Stepping Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2021
- 2022
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,499
- $799◆
- Sharpness
- 6.0
- 8.3◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 4.8
- 8.2◆
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 8.3
- Flare Resistance
- 5.2
- 8.5◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2
- 9.0◆
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 8.4◆
Performance overlay
- 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe (L-Mount)
- 24mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.