Lens Comparison
Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Key Differences
- Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D has a better min focus distance (15 cm vs 80 cm).
- Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D has a better aperture blades (10 vs 9).
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2).
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better price (msrp) ($599 vs $649).
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better weight (371g (13.1 oz) vs 395g (13.9 oz)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 15mm | 85mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 14 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 10 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | 29° – 29° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Focus Motor | − | DDSSM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 15 cm | 80 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 0.13x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $649 | $599 |
| Filter Size | − | 67mm |
| Diameter | 72mm | 78mm |
| Length | 78mm | 82mm |
| Weight | 395g (13.9 oz) | 371g (13.1 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
