Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe vs Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Key differences
- —The FE 24mm F2.8 G is 312g lighter (162g vs 474g).
- —The FE 24mm F2.8 G is faster: f/2.8 vs f/14 (≈4.6 stops more light).
- —At launch the FE 24mm F2.8 G cost $899 less ($600 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 0.19×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 24mm
- 24mm
- Max aperture
- F14
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 474g
- 162g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 61.0 × 408.0mm
- 68.0 × 45.0mm
- Volume
- 1192 cm³
- 163 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.40 g/cm³
- 0.99 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- ⌀49mm
- Min focus
- 0.47m
- 0.18m◆
- Max magnification
- 2.00×◆
- 0.19×
- Elements / groups
- 27 / 19
- 8 / 7
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 7
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2018
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,499
- $600◆
- Sharpness
- 6.3
- 8.5◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 4.8
- 7.2◆
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 8.6
- Flare Resistance
- 5.2
- 8.0◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.0
- 8.8◆
- Value / Size
- 7.6◆
- 7.0
Performance overlay
- 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe
- FE 24mm F2.8 G
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