Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro vs Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens
Nikon 55mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view. Laowa 60mm f/2.8 has a longer reach.
The Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro is a 55mm f/2.8 prime, and the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens is a 60mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro 
Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro better than the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens?
- Wider field of view (55mm vs 60mm)
- 213 g lighter (290 g vs 503 g)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 62 mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens better than the Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro?
- Longer reach (60mm vs 55mm)
- Focuses 7 cm closer (0.18 m vs 0.25 m)
- More aperture blades (14 vs 7)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro has the edge: it is 213 g lighter to carry.
- macro For macro photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.18 m.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro | Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 55mm | 60mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 290 g (10.23 oz) ◆ | 503 g (17.74 oz) |
| Dimensions | — | 95 x 70 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) | 0.18 m (7.09 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 14 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 9 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm ◆ | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Sony E |
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro
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Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro or the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens?
- The Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro weighs 290 g, 213 g less than the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens (503 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro or the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens focuses down to 0.18 m, against 0.25 m for the Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro or the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro has the edge: it is 213 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro or the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.18 m.
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