Laowa Probe 24mm f/14 24mm
Laowa
44 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Laowa Probe 24mm f/14 24mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 27 | 16 |
| Groups | 19 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | One Extra Refractive Index Element | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/40 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/14 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Manual Focus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 470 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 2:1★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Laowa Probe 24mm f/14 24mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Laowa Probe 24mm f/14 24mm0.023score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.115score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 5.0x better value for money
Laowa Probe 24mm f/14 24mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
