SLR Magic 17 mm T1.6 vs Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/1.8 MFT
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | MFT | MFT |
| Best For | Landscape | Landscape |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 17 mm | 17 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.8 |
| Aperture Blades | 10 | 7 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.17 m | 0.15 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 340 g | 172 g |
| Length | 78.65 mm | 51 mm |
| Diameter | 56.3 mm | 55 mm |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 46 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | - | 2019 |
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Comparing SLR Magic 17 mm T1.6 (17 mm, f/1.6) and Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/1.8 MFT (17 mm, f/1.8).
Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/1.8 MFT is the lightest at 172 g, SLR Magic 17 mm T1.6 weighs 340 g.
SLR Magic 17 mm T1.6 offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.6, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/1.8 MFT can focus closest at 0.15 m minimum focus distance.
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