Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe (L-Mount) vs Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe (L-Mount) is 281g lighter (474g vs 755g).
- —The 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount) is faster: f/1.4 vs f/14 (≈6.6 stops more light).
- —At launch the 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount) cost $650 less ($849 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 0.19×.
Which to choose
- 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 474g, 281g less than the next
- +The best close-ups: 2.00× magnification
- +A physical aperture ring
- 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/1.4, about 6.6 stops more light
- +Autofocus
- +The lowest launch price: $849, $650 less
- +The sharpest results 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◆
- 755g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 61.0 × 408.0mm
- 85.4 × 114.2mm
- Volume
- 1192 cm³
- 654 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.40 g/cm³
- 1.15 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.47m
- 0.25m◆
- Max magnification
- 2.00×◆
- 0.19×
- Elements / groups
- 27 / 19
- 15 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 9◆
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2021
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,499
- $849◆
- Sharpness
- 6.0
- 8.6◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 4.8
- —
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 7.4
- Flare Resistance
- 5.2
- 8.3◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2
- 8.2
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 8.3◆
Performance overlay
- 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe (L-Mount)
- 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.