Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro (L-Mount) vs Panasonic LUMIX S 26mm F8
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S 26mm F8 is 382g lighter (58g vs 440g).
- —The 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro (L-Mount) is faster: f/2.8 vs f/8 (≈3.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the LUMIX S 26mm F8 cost $199 less ($200 vs $399).
- —For close-ups the 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro (L-Mount) reaches 5.00× vs 0.14×.
Which to choose
- 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/2.8, about 3.0 stops more light
- +The widest view: starts at 25mm
- +The best close-ups: 5.00× magnification
- +A physical aperture ring
- LUMIX S 26mm F8
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 58g, 382g less than the next
- +The longest reach: up to 26mm
- +The lowest launch price: $200, $199 less
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
- 25mm
- 26mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F8
- Weight
- 440g
- 58g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 58.0 × 113.0mm
- 67.1 × 18.1mm
- Volume
- 299 cm³
- 64 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.47 g/cm³
- 0.91 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- —
- Min focus
- 0.17m◆
- 0.25m
- Max magnification
- 5.00×◆
- 0.14×
- Elements / groups
- 8 / 6
- 5 / 5
- Aperture blades
- 8
- Not published
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- Manual Helicoid
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- —
- Released
- 2021
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $399
- $200◆
- Sharpness
- 8.8◆
- 7.0
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.5◆
- 4.5
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- MF
- Flare Resistance
- 6.3
- 7.0◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.4◆
- 6.5
- Value / Size
- 9.0◆
- 7.5
Performance overlay
- 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro (L-Mount)
- LUMIX S 26mm F8
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.