Laowa Sunlight 40-80mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 80mm

Laowa Sunlight 40-80mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 80mm

Laowa
35 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Nikon
83 Overall Score

Scores

Travel
Laowa
29
Nikon
100
Landscape
Laowa
39
Nikon
100
Wildlife Sports
Laowa
22
Nikon
92
Macro
Laowa
45
Nikon
85
Budget
Laowa
36
Nikon
83
Professional
Laowa
34
Nikon
75
Street
Laowa
29
Nikon
69
Video Cinema
Laowa
34
Nikon
67
Portrait
Laowa
32
Nikon
50

Specifications

Laowa Sunlight 40-80mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 80mmNikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min40 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max80 mm140 mm
Elements2317
Groups1513
Aspherical Elements—2★
ED Elements—2★
Coating—Multi-Coated
Aperture
Max ApertureT2222-40★
Min ApertureT4.53.5-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades10★7
Build
MountARRI PLNikon Z
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight2.80 kg0.32 kg★
Filter Thread77 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Typemanual focus onlystepping motor★
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance600 mm200 mm★
Max Magnification—1:3★

Pros & Cons

Laowa Sunlight 40-80mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 80mm

  • Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
  • Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is $5,464 cheaper (11.2x less).

Laowa Sunlight 40-80mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 80mm0.006score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.155score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 25.8x better value for money

Laowa Sunlight 40-80mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 80mm

B&H Photo
$5,999

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Newegg
$535
B&H Photo
used$595
Amazon
$610
B&H Photo
$677
Adorama
$677

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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