7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro vs Venus Optics LAOWA 58 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 has a longer reach. Laowa 58mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro is a 60mm f/2.8 prime, and the Venus Optics LAOWA 58 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is a 58mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro comes out ahead, 7 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro 
Venus Optics LAOWA 58 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro better than the Venus Optics LAOWA 58 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO?
- Longer reach (60mm vs 58mm)
- 45 g lighter (550 g vs 595 g)
- 8 mm shorter (109 mm vs 117 mm long)
- Focuses 1 cm closer (0.17 m vs 0.18 m)
- Has optical image stabilization
- $164 cheaper ($335 list price vs $499 launch price)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2022)
Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA 58 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO better than the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro?
- Wider field of view (58mm vs 60mm)
- More aperture blades (13 vs 9)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.17 m.
- portrait For portrait photography, the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro has the edge: it is 45 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro | Venus Optics LAOWA 58 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 60mm | 58mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Macro, Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 550 g ◆ | 595 g (21 oz) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 70 mm | 117 x 74 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.17 m ◆ | 0.185 m |
| Image stabilization | Yes ◆ | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 13 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 14 elements / 12 groups | 14 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Price | $335 list price ◆ | $499 launch price |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Venus
- 109 × 70 mm
- 117 × 74 mm
The Venus Optics LAOWA 58 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is 8 mm longer and 45 g heavier than the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro.
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Sample frames
7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro or the Venus Optics LAOWA 58 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO?
- The 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro weighs 550 g, 45 g less than the Venus Optics LAOWA 58 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (595 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro or the Venus Optics LAOWA 58 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO?
- The 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro focuses down to 0.17 m, against 0.18 m for the Venus Optics LAOWA 58 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO.
- Do the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro and the Venus Optics LAOWA 58 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO have image stabilization?
- Only the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro has optical image stabilization.
- Is the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro or the Venus Optics LAOWA 58 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.17 m.
- Is the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro or the Venus Optics LAOWA 58 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro has the edge: it is 45 g lighter to carry.
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