Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

Key Differences

  • Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) has a better max magnification (2x vs 0.17x).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/2.8).
  • Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) has a better min focus distance (19 cm vs 29 cm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has a better length (86.5mm vs 99.5mm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length65mm35mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1010
Optical Groups88
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusNoYes
Focus MotorStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance19 cm29 cm
Max Magnification2x0.17x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$499$499
Filter Size67mm67mm
Diameter63.5mm72mm
Length99.5mm86.5mm
Weight335g (11.8 oz)300g (10.6 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo