Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA or the Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine?

The Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA opens to f/2.8, against f/2.9 on the Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine, 0.1 stops brighter.

Which focuses closer, the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA or the Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine?

The Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine focuses down to 0.6 m, against 0.74 m for the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA.

Do the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA and the Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine have image stabilization?

No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.

Is the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA or the Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine better for street photography?

For street photography, the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA has the edge: its f/2.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.9.

§ 03 Head to head

Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA vs Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine

Name: Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA
Brand: Tokina
Price: 4999 USD

Tokina 25–75mm f/2.8 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture. Laowa 25–100mm f/2.9 has a longer reach.

Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA is a 25–75mm f/2.8 zoom, and the Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine is a 25–100mm f/2.9 zoom. On paper the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA

f/2.8 · 25–75mm

Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine

f/2.9 · 25–100mm · 2500 g

Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA better than the Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine?

0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.9)
41 mm shorter (199 mm vs 240 mm long)
Smaller filter thread (86 mm vs 95 mm)
Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)

Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine better than the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA?

Longer reach (100mm vs 75mm)
Focuses 14 cm closer (0.6 m vs 0.74 m)

Which should you buy?

By use

street For street photography, the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA has the edge: its f/2.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.9.

Specification

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Specification	Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA	Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine
Focal length	25–75mm	25–100mm
Maximum aperture	f/2.8 ◆	f/2.9
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/22
Lens type	Zoom lens	Zoom lens
Format	Full frame	APS-C
Weight	—	2500 g (88.18 oz)
Dimensions	95 x 199 mm	102 x 240 mm
Minimum focusing distance	0.74 m	0.6 m (23.62 inches) ◆
Image stabilization	No	No
Aperture ring	Yes	Yes
Aperture blades	9	9
Optical construction	18 elements / 15 groups	20 elements / 16 groups
Filter size	86 mm ◆	95 mm
Lens mount	Canon EF, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, PL	Canon EF, Sony E, PL, Canon RF
Released	2020	—
Price	$4,999 list price	—

Size

Drawn to relative scale

A · Tokina
B · Venus

199 × 95 mm
240 × 102 mm

The Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine is 41 mm longer than the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA.

Video reviews

4 on YouTube

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Questions

Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA or the Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine?: The Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA opens to f/2.8, against f/2.9 on the Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine, 0.1 stops brighter.
Which focuses closer, the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA or the Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine?: The Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine focuses down to 0.6 m, against 0.74 m for the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA.
Do the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA and the Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine have image stabilization?: No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
Is the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA or the Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine better for street photography?: For street photography, the Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA has the edge: its f/2.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.9.