Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm
Laowa
74 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Travel
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 65 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 65 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | apochromatic (APO) design | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.34 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 2:1★ | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
