Nikon Venus Laowa FF 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Nikon
37 Overall Score
vs
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Budget
Travel
Street
Landscape
Portrait
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon Venus Laowa FF 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 15 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | — | 18 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Nano AR Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L Mount | Sony E |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | SSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 400 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.3★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Venus Laowa FF 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Venus Laowa FF 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye0.053score per dollar
vs
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm0.031score per dollar
Nikon Venus Laowa FF 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.
