Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D MFT vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro

Key Differences

  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro has a better max magnification (1x vs 0.1x).
  • Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D MFT has a better min focus distance (12 cm vs 19 cm).
  • Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D MFT has a better length (55mm vs 82mm).
  • Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D MFT has a better weight (135g (4.8 oz) vs 185g (6.5 oz)).
  • Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D MFT has a better price (msrp) ($449 vs $499).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length9mm60mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1010
Optical Groups79
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent18-18mm120-120mm
Focus
AutofocusNoYes
Focus MotorStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance12 cm19 cm
Max Magnification0.1x1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$449$499
Filter Size46mm
Diameter60.2mm56mm
Length55mm82mm
Weight135g (4.8 oz)185g (6.5 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo