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Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (L-Mount) vs Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.

Key differences

  • —The LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. is 665g lighter (680g vs 1345g).
  • —The 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (L-Mount) is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
  • —At launch the 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (L-Mount) cost $50 less ($1,249 vs $1,299).
  • —The 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (L-Mount) is manual focus only.
  • —For close-ups the 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (L-Mount) reaches 1.00× vs 0.50×.

Which to choose

  • 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The brightest aperture: f/2.8, about 1.0 stop more light
    • +The best close-ups: 1.00× magnification
    • +A physical aperture ring
    • +The lowest launch price: $1,249, $50 less
  • LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.

    Choose it for:

    • +The lightest option: 680g, 665g less than the next
    • +The widest view: starts at 24mm
    • +The longest reach: up to 105mm
    • +Autofocus
    • +Optical stabilisation
    • +Weather sealing

Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.

Laowa
55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (L-Mount)
Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (L-Mount)
16842
Panasonic
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.
Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.
Mount
L-Mount (FF)
L-Mount (FF)
Focal length
55mm
24–105mm
Max aperture
F2.8◆
F4
Weight
1,345g
680g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
85.0 × 168.5mm
84.0 × 118.0mm
Volume
956 cm³
654 cm³◆
Density
1.41 g/cm³
1.04 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀77mm
⌀77mm
Min focus
0.27m◆
0.30m
Max magnification
1.00×◆
0.50×
Elements / groups
14 / 11
16 / 13
Aperture blades
15◆
9
Focus drive
Manual Helicoid
Linear Motor
Stabilisation
—
Yes
Weather sealed
—
Yes
Aperture ring
Yes
—
Released
2024
2019
MSRP (USD)
$1,249◆
$1,299
Sharpness
8.8◆
8.0
Bokeh Rendering
8.3◆
7.2
Autofocus Speed
MF
8.4
Flare Resistance
6.0
8.4◆
Build / Sealing
8.0
8.6◆
Value / Size
8.2◆
7.6
SHARPBOKEHAFFLAREBUILDVALUE

Performance overlay

  • 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (L-Mount)
  • LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.

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