Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 § 03 Head to head
Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 vs Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be
Panasonic 26mm f/8 has a longer reach. Laowa 24mm f/8 has a wider field of view.
The Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 is a 26mm f/8 prime, and the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be is a 24mm f/8 prime. On paper the Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 
Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be 01
Key differences
Why is the Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 better than the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be?
- Longer reach (26mm vs 24mm)
- 1010 g lighter (58 g vs 1068 g)
- 440 mm shorter (67.1 mm vs 507 mm long)
- Focuses 27 cm closer (0.25 m vs 0.52 m)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2023)
Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be better than the Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8?
- Wider field of view (24mm vs 26mm)
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 has the edge: it is 1010 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 has the edge: it is 1010 g lighter to carry.
- macro For macro photography, the Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.25 m.
- landscape For landscape photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 26mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 26mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 | Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 26mm | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/8 | f/8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/8 | f/40 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 58 g ◆ | 1068 g |
| Dimensions | 18.1 x 67.1 mm | 507 x 30.4 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m ◆ | 0.52 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | — | 10 |
| Optical construction | 5 elements / 5 groups | 34 elements / 25 groups |
| Lens mount | L-Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Price | $197 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Panasonic
- B · Venus
- 67.1 × 18.1 mm
- 507 × 30.4 mm
The Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be is 440 mm longer and 1010 g heavier than the Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 or the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be?
- The Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 weighs 58 g, 1010 g less than the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be (1068 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 or the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be?
- The Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 focuses down to 0.25 m, against 0.52 m for the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be.
- Do the Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 and the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 or the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 has the edge: it is 1010 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 or the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be better for travel?
- For travel, the Panasonic Lumix S 26 mm f/8 has the edge: it is 1010 g lighter to carry.
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