Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift vs Samyang 20 mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Landscape | Landscape |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Aperture Blades | 14 | 7 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.25 m | 0.2 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.17x | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 747 g | 497 g |
| Length | 95 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Diameter | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | - | 2016 |
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Comparing Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift (20 mm, f/4) and Samyang 20 mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC (20 mm, f/1.8).
Samyang 20 mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC is the lightest at 497 g, Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift weighs 747 g.
Samyang 20 mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.8, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Samyang 20 mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC can focus closest at 0.2 m minimum focus distance.
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