Venus Optics LAOWA 55 mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro vs 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Best For | Portrait Macro | Portrait |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Aperture Blades | 15 | 9 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.27 m | 0.42 m |
| Max. Magnification | 1x | 0.18x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 1345 g | 358 g |
| Length | 85 mm | 65 mm |
| Diameter | 168.5 mm | 60 mm |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 52 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2024 | 2021 |
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Comparing Venus Optics LAOWA 55 mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro (55 mm, f/2.8) and 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II (55 mm, f/1.4).
7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II is the lightest at 358 g, Venus Optics LAOWA 55 mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro weighs 1345 g.
7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Venus Optics LAOWA 55 mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro can focus closest at 0.27 m minimum focus distance.
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