Lens Comparison
Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT vs Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm F3.5-5.6
Key Differences
- Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT has a better min focus distance (7 cm vs 20 cm).
- Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 has a better length (24mm vs 55mm).
- Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/3.5).
- Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 has a better weight (70g (2.5 oz) vs 95g (3.4 oz)).
- Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 has a better max magnification (0.17x vs 0.12x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 7mm | 12-32mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 10 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 | f/3.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 15-15mm | 24-64mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Focus Motor | − | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 7 cm | 20 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 0.17x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | Yes |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $249 | $249 |
| Filter Size | 49mm | 37mm |
| Diameter | 52.5mm | 55.5mm |
| Length | 55mm | 24mm |
| Weight | 95g (3.4 oz) | 70g (2.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
