Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe vs Samyang Tilt/Shift 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC
Key differences
- —The 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe is 260g lighter (474g vs 734g).
- —The Tilt/Shift 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC is faster: f/3.5 vs f/14 (≈4.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the Tilt/Shift 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC cost $500 less ($999 vs $1,499).
- —For close-ups the 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe reaches 2.00× vs 0.20×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 24mm
- 24mm
- Max aperture
- F14
- F3.5◆
- Weight
- 474g◆
- 734g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 61.0 × 408.0mm
- 86.0 × 139.0mm
- Volume
- 1192 cm³
- 807 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.40 g/cm³
- 0.91 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.47m
- 0.20m◆
- Max magnification
- 2.00×◆
- 0.20×
- Elements / groups
- 27 / 19
- 16 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 7◆
- 6
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- Manual Helicoid
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Yes
- Released
- 2018
- 2012
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,499
- $999◆
- Sharpness
- 6.3
- 8.0◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 4.8
- 6.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- MF
- Flare Resistance
- 5.2
- 6.3◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.0◆
- 6.5
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 8.6◆
Performance overlay
- 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe
- Tilt/Shift 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC
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