Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO vs Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6

Key Differences

  • Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO has a better max magnification (2x vs 0.16x).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better length (45mm vs 99.5mm).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better weight (167g (5.9 oz) vs 335g (11.8 oz)).
  • Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO has a better min focus distance (19 cm vs 30 cm).
  • Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length65mm28-60mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements109
Optical Groups87
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusNoYes
Focus MotorStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance19 cm30 cm
Max Magnification2x0.16x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$499$499
Filter Size67mm40mm
Diameter63.5mm66.6mm
Length99.5mm45mm
Weight335g (11.8 oz)167g (5.9 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo