Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D vs Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Key Differences

  • Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D has a better length (49mm vs 117.6mm).
  • Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D has a better weight (228g (8.0 oz) vs 540g (1.19 lb)).
  • Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
  • Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 has a better max magnification (0.34x vs 0.07x).
  • Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length14mm28-75mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1217
Optical Groups814
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/16f/22
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusNoYes
Focus MotorVXD
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance20 cm18 cm
Max Magnification0.07x0.34x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$799$799
Filter Size67mm
Diameter68mm75.8mm
Length49mm117.6mm
Weight228g (8.0 oz)540g (1.19 lb)
Weather SealedNoYes
Tripod CollarNoNo