Laowa Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO (L-Mount) vs Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
Key differences
- —At launch the Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO (L-Mount) cost $1,141 less ($749 vs $1,890).
- —The Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO (L-Mount) is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO (L-Mount) reaches 5.00× vs 0.30×.
Which to choose
- Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The best close-ups: 5.00× magnification
- +A physical aperture ring
- +The lowest launch price: $749, $1,141 less
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
Choose it for:
- +The widest view: starts at 28mm
- +The longest reach: up to 70mm
- +Autofocus
- +Weather sealing
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
- 45mm
- 28–70mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 599g
- 572g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 70.2 × 121.0mm
- 73.0 × 102.0mm
- Volume
- 468 cm³
- 427 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.28 g/cm³
- 1.34 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.18m◆
- 0.19m
- Max magnification
- 5.00×◆
- 0.30×
- Elements / groups
- 13 / 9
- 16 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- Not specified by Leica
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- —
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $749◆
- $1,890
- Sharpness
- 9.0
- 9.0
- Bokeh Rendering
- —
- 8.7
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 8.4
- Flare Resistance
- —
- 8.0
- Build / Sealing
- 8.8
- 9.0◆
- Value / Size
- 8.5◆
- 7.6
Performance overlay
- Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO (L-Mount)
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.