Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF Telephoto 200mm
Laowa
54 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF Telephoto 200mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 200 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.54 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 105 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF Telephoto 200mm
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF Telephoto 200mm0.019score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.080score per dollar
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers 4.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
