Nikon Venus Laowa FF 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Nikon
37 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Canon
89 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Professional
Travel
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Nikon Venus Laowa FF 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 15 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | — | 15 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.49 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 239 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.3 | 1:4.2 |
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)
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Venus Laowa FF 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye0.053score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.081score per dollar
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.
