Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe vs Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE
Key differences
- —The AF 24mm F2.8 FE is 381g lighter (93g vs 474g).
- —The AF 24mm F2.8 FE is faster: f/2.8 vs f/14 (≈4.6 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 24mm F2.8 FE cost $1,100 less ($399 vs $1,499).
- —The 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe reaches 2.00× vs 0.13×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 24mm
- 24mm
- Max aperture
- F14
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 474g
- 93g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 61.0 × 408.0mm
- 61.8 × 37.0mm
- Volume
- 1192 cm³
- 111 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.40 g/cm³
- 0.84 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- ⌀49mm
- Min focus
- 0.47m
- 0.24m◆
- Max magnification
- 2.00×◆
- 0.13×
- Elements / groups
- 27 / 19
- 7 / 7
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 7
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- Stepping Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- —
- Released
- 2018
- 2018
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,499
- $399◆
- Sharpness
- 6.3
- 7.5◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 4.8
- 6.6◆
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 7.1
- Flare Resistance
- 5.2
- 7.2◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.0◆
- 6.7
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 8.4◆
Performance overlay
- 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe
- AF 24mm F2.8 FE
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