Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 § 03 Head to head
Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 vs Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro
Mitakon 30mm f/2.4 is 0.4 stops brighter maximum aperture. Laowa 35mm f/2.8 has a longer reach.
The Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 is a 30mm f/2.4 prime, and the Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro is a 35mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 comes out ahead, 9 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 
Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro 01
Key differences
Why is the Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 better than the Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro?
- 0.4 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/2.4 vs f/2.8)
- Wider field of view (30mm vs 35mm)
- 800 g lighter (550 g vs 1350 g)
- 68 mm shorter (81 mm vs 148.9 mm long)
- Focuses 3 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.23 m)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 77 mm)
- $750 cheaper ($499 launch price vs $1,249 launch price)
- Covers a larger sensor format (medium-format vs full-frame)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2025)
Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro better than the Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4?
- Longer reach (35mm vs 30mm)
- More aperture blades (15 vs 11)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 has the edge: it is 800 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 has the edge: it is 800 g lighter to carry.
- macro For macro photography, the Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.2 m.
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Specification
| Specification | Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 | Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 30mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.4 ◆ | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Medium format | Full frame |
| Weight | 550 g (19.40 oz) ◆ | 1350 g |
| Dimensions | 80 x 81 mm | 148.9 x 104.9 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.2 m (7.87 inches) ◆ | 0.228 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 11 | 15 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 13 elements / 12 groups | 14 elements / 12 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm ◆ | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm G, Hasselblad X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm G, L-Mount |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Price | $499 launch price ◆ | $1,249 launch price |
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Size
- A · Mitakon
- B · Venus
- 81 × 80 mm
- 148.9 × 104.9 mm
The Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro is 68 mm longer and 800 g heavier than the Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4.
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 or the Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro?
- The Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 opens to f/2.4, against f/2.8 on the Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro, 0.4 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 or the Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro?
- The Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 weighs 550 g, 800 g less than the Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro (1350 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 or the Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro?
- The Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 focuses down to 0.2 m, against 0.23 m for the Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro.
- Do the Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 and the Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 or the Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 has the edge: it is 800 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 or the Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro better for travel?
- For travel, the Mitakon Pittura 30 mm f/2.4 has the edge: it is 800 g lighter to carry.
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