Lens Comparison
Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye MFT vs Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH.
Key Differences
- Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye MFT has a better weight (85g (3.0 oz) vs 175g (6.2 oz)).
- Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye MFT has a better min focus distance (12 cm vs 20 cm).
- Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye MFT has a better length (38mm vs 58.8mm).
- Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye MFT has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5).
- Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. has a better max magnification (0.17x vs 0.15x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 4mm | 14-42mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 7 | 12 |
| Optical Groups | 5 | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 8-8mm | 28-84mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Focus Motor | − | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 12 cm | 20 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.17x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $249 | $249 |
| Filter Size | − | 46mm |
| Diameter | 43.5mm | 60.6mm |
| Length | 38mm | 58.8mm |
| Weight | 85g (3.0 oz) | 175g (6.2 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
