Laowa 58mm f/2.8
The apochromatic design with three ED elements delivers sharpness from 2:1 magnification to infinity with minimal chromatic aberration. Its 13-blade diaphragm and f/2.8 aperture produce smooth bokeh, while the robust all-metal build ensures long-term reliability. This lens is best for macro photographers needing 2x life-size reproduction of insects and textures on Sony E-mount bodies.
Focal length 58mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Sony E
Weight 595 g
lens type macro
66 Overall Score
Price $499
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 58 |
| Focal Length Max | 58 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 185 |
| Max Magnification | 2:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 58mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 595 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | 53.9 | 92.7 | 47 | 93.6 | 61.7 | 83.9 | 33.6 | 48.3 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 87 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 68 | 69.8 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.8 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 83.9 | 80.6 | 85.5 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
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