Access RAW files at photorec.tv/wasv Which one would you choose? Sigma 14mm f/1.8: bhpho.to/2Pi4p3d Venus Laowa 15mm f/2: bhpho.to/2JhKJXr More Wide Angle Reviews: Wide Angle Lenses for Every Budget: ruclips.net/video/8An3dzcgCWE/видео.html
PhotoRec TV I’ve used the Sigma and love the sharpness of it but that weight over a long day just sucks and I can’t use my ND filters without spending more money on buying a separate filter system like the Wonderpan system. I’d definitely try the Lowa 15mm.
Just got the Venus and can’t wait to give it a shoot tomorrow. With a lifelong crushed couple of vertebrae in my spine, that HUGE amount of additional weight of that Sigma makes the Laowa the only choice for me. This will be my 3rd attempt at a nice prime wide angle with the big push being Astro. I Hope it’s the one I want to stick with.
I purchased (5/2019) a Laowa 12m ƒ/2.8 full frame lens, used, via Ebay. The glass has shown to be sharp edge to edge, no fringing. Lightroom has lens correction, specifically, for this lens, and it's amazing.
I use the Tamron 15-30 all the time for milkyway photography and wide angle photography, the coma and flare is pretty well controlled. It's versatile because it zooms, autofocuses, and has stabilization . Many of my favorite milky way shots are now being done at the 30mm length and I'd like to try sigma's 35mm or the Rokinon 35mm for this.
For me, one of the biggest advantages of the Laowa is that you can use regular filters. For the Sigma you need to carry around a big 150mm filter system which makes it even more bulky :-/
Laowa is rectilinear for shooting buildings, bridges and the edges are sharp. I wish you compared them in this regard. Laowa call it zero D, meaning ultra low distortion, I would have liked to compare barrel distortion, linearity , CA etc. If you have a 42mp camera like I have these things will show up in the photo.
ruclips.net/video/aItRY3TDkyM/видео.html Check Christopher Frost out. I love Toby for sure, but this guy takes the cake when it comes to a thorough lens test.
I’m 4 year late to the party. Lol. But, I just bought a A7iii and the Laowa 15 and I love the combo. The Laowa forces you to slow down. Check settings. Make sure everything is in focus. And, it just feels great to use. I love it and can’t wait to get out (I’m in MN) and start getting some landscapes with it.
Test these more rigourously: flare, corner sharpness, distortion, filter vignetting (Laowa), fall off, decentring and even bokeh given their fast apertures.
I picked up and love the Sigma, the first time I took it on a trip I managed to scratch some coating off of that beautiful bulbous element. I know that should be obvious to all (I thought it was to me too). I personally don't mind carrying the weight, but that big old lens hood doesn't go in a pants pocket. So maybe if you don't always treat your gear with kid gloves, consider that also.
I’ve gone for a second hand Loawa. Weight is an issue for me, so it’s my logical choice. Most of my lenses are manual focus, so it’s not a deal breaker. I have found, rather than focus peaking, sharpening all the JPEG profiles to +3 more useful. If you’re a JPEG shooter that’s not so good, but if you shoot RAW it works quite well.
I purchased a used Rokinon 14mm AF f/2.8 wide lens for my A7iii and A6600 cameras. Not the sharpest knife in the drawer but, for the $380 that I paid, I can live with that! Especially since am not a great fan of wide angle lenses but, do need one once in a while. I usually shoot wide shots around f/8-f/11 where the Rokinon 14mm AF is fairly competitive.
I agree that focus peaking is unreliable. I always use focus magnification for critical focus using manual lenses. In fact I have set one of the custom buttons on the top plate to magnification. This makes the process quick and easy. As to the lens, my widest is currently the 21mm Zeiss Loxia, so I am seriously tempted by the Loawa. Nice video BTW.
Whats the best lens for either Canon T8i or Canon 90D? I mean the best lens not best budget. THE BEST. I need the price to be under 1200$. Also is Canon T8i or Canon 90D good for Astrophotography? Which one between the two is better?
Amazing review, just the one I was looking for. The thing is, do you need AF at that focal length? I'm thinking maybe for a wedding, but for landscape and maybe street ph?
because of you...actually thanks to you I bought the Laowa and its great I have a question where do I buy that silicon\plastick you have where you rest your eye on?
Really curious if Laowa is weatherproof. I think that the infinity point is not where it should be (like in most of korean and chinese lenses), that is why images might be blurry. In overall it's a very interesting lens and the possibility to put-on filters seems to be crucial for me.
The Laowa, for the size and filtertreads. Manuel focus is just fine for a wide angle lens. I mostly use the Tokina 20mm on my A7RII, but would like to try the Laowa 12mm as a wider option.
The Laowa is definitely on my radar. The Sigma doesn’t interest me at all even though I’m sure it’s a great lens. If Sigma wants to sell me something, come up with a 35mm F1.8.
Its ok but not great I think you would be better off with the Sony 18 or the Sony 12-24 f/4
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@@photorectoby Thanks a lot! :) I already used the 12-24 f4 and that was great but the f4 makes me hesitate a bit ... and the 2.8 version is simply too expensive :/ hmmm but thanks a lot for the answer ... which sony 18 do you mean? i only find the batis 18mm
Great video. So I was thinking of selling my Laowa 15m f2 and getting a smaller voightlander 15m f4.5. Will I be missing a lot in the trade of of the F stop? I do love my Laowa, just wondering if the smaller size voightlander is worth the trade off?
Do you use the Laowa for any astrophotography? Or in low light situations where you can't use a tripod? f/2 to f/4.5 is pretty significant difference but depending on how you shoot you might find that it doesn't really impact you.
Thanks for the review. I think a comparison in distortion would have been interesting as well, as the Laowa claims to have close to zero distortion. People might be these types of lenses for architecture/interior photography as well as for landscape. Just an idea. Otherwise great review :)
Not sure if it's available for Sony, but I picked up a Rokinon 14mm f2.8 for under $300 used on Ebay. I got this to shoot the Milky Way on a star tracker and I've not bee disappointed.
Good review Toby. There is another prime lens that I suppose would come into the equation for anyone looking to buy an UWA lens. Thats the Samyang XP 14mm f2.4. Have you reviewed it Toby? A couple of my friends use it & are very happy with it. Very good for astro, landscapes and architecture. Probably about half the cost of the Sigma Art 14mm but close in terms of performance.
If you practice nailing the hyperfocal distance you'll be fine on the wide angle. There are loads of tutorials on it. No excuses for missing focus this wide on a canyon.
Guys, what do you think about the 16-35 f4 Sony, with its IS i think it can compensate slower shutter and lower iso, when photographic non moving subjects?
when talking m43 the issues of noise at high ISO is almost always a concern. for this reason and this reason alone, I can say that the 14 1.8 + speedbooster xl will always be a better option than the 7 2.0. The 1/3 stop lens advantage plus the 1 1/3 stop increase from the lens adapter will allow the sigma user to shoot at iso 400 while the venus user will need to be at iso 1250 for equivalency. This becomes a huge problem when the sigma + adapter user needs to shoot at 1600 (the top clean image for most m43 cameras) and the venus user is forced up to 5000 to get the same exposure.
Nice vid! I would love to take my Fuji X T3, to experience and explore this landscape. Travel light, there's no need to travel like a pack mule to get great pro results.
I will wait for someone to make an autofocus mirrorless wide angle large aperture lens. I wouldn't mind using lenses designed for DSLR with a longer focal length such as the 85mm or 135mm. However, for wide angle lenses, I would opt for native mirrorless designs.
Thank you for the review! I’d take the Lakes for it’s lightweight and price. That Sigma is really sharp, but I don’t see myself paying $700 more for autofocus.
It has incredibly less distortion, less vignette, filter threads, and is weather sealed. So it has some good advantages. Is that $500 worth? I think so for me.
Absolutely!! I had the Rokinon/Samyang 14mm 2.8 and switched to the LAOWA. It is much sharper, faster, has filter threads, has near zero distortion and is much smaller. I love this lens!!
👍Nicely done, Toby. Love the hat at the vid start. Yes, a “wiper filter” would be helpful😀. Are both lenses weather resistant? Sigma would be too heavy for my preferences. Does Adobe Camera Raw have lens profiles for the Laowa? An in-depth technical vid on focus peaking - limits, focus ranges, precision (ruler scale as target, e.g.) would be most welcome.
Focus peaking is a great idea that unfortunately, doesn't seem very accurate. As he says in the video, you have to zoom in. In the pre-AF days, SLRs had great focusing screens that made manual focus pretty easy. AF is a fantastic tool, but along with it has come crummy manual focus. Therefore, I'm not crazy about manual focus lenses these days. And while I don't use it often, losing EXIF data is sort of a drag. It's nice to let Lightroom sort all of your images by focal length, etc, and your manual lenses just draw blanks there.
It makes me feel much better that you’re struggling to keep the rain off that front element...I ruined one of the best series of my life in Norway when my Nikon 14-24 caught some drizzle and I didn’t notice 😩
Great review, BIG Difference Sigma give Lens Medata Laowa does not! For landscape with the Sony's try Voigtlander 10mm f/5.6 makes up for not being a 2.8 with longer shooting time (more light) and like no Comma either. Great little lens. For night Milky Way SEL1224G f/4 very clean and on the A7iii or A7S like night vision.
Great video Tobby. I would encourage you to test the Sigma 20mm f1.4 Art on Sony. If you recall I used the Nikon version to photograph the milky way at Ruby beach last year, but it had mean coma wide open. However, I still think the it might be a feasible option stopped down, so I would be interested in your opinion.
picked up the laowa and happy with its image quality and size. the sigma is way to big, its a dslr lens, old technology (still impressive). i do a lot of night shots, so aperture counts. really bad that even the new laowa lenses don’t have a chip like voigtländer or zeiss. these chips are so cheap. laowa, read this please.
Am I correct that the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 lens is full frame, while the Venus Laowa 15mm f/2.0 lens is smaller format? Furthermore, doesn't Sigma have a relatively cheap 16mm lens that is a lot closer comparison to the Venus Laowa lens?
I had the same camera and upgraded to the d850. The d5300 is a very good camera, but the d850 has all the features I need and it a beast. With the same lenses I used with the d5300, the pictures shot with the d850 seems to be sharper, with less grain and more "alive" and tridimensional.
Irix 15mm f2.4 (both versions) can be recommended as well, they are cheap, perform well in astro situations, but micro contrast is some what lacking, and a weird Nikkor AIS 24mm f2.8 like flare when you put the sun right in the middle of the frame.. They are better than the Samyang 14mm UMC 2.8
You didn't seem to cover much here really. How about focusing distance, flare, distortion, chromatic aberration, weather sealing, warranty, color reproduction, sun stars....
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Which one would you choose?
Sigma 14mm f/1.8: bhpho.to/2Pi4p3d
Venus Laowa 15mm f/2: bhpho.to/2JhKJXr
More Wide Angle Reviews:
Wide Angle Lenses for Every Budget: ruclips.net/video/8An3dzcgCWE/видео.html
PhotoRec TV I’ve used the Sigma and love the sharpness of it but that weight over a long day just sucks and I can’t use my ND filters without spending more money on buying a separate filter system like the Wonderpan system. I’d definitely try the Lowa 15mm.
Just got the Venus and can’t wait to give it a shoot tomorrow. With a lifelong crushed couple of vertebrae in my spine, that HUGE amount of additional weight of that Sigma makes the Laowa the only choice for me. This will be my 3rd attempt at a nice prime wide angle with the big push being Astro. I Hope it’s the one I want to stick with.
@@freeandcriticalthinker4431 I hope it really works out for you. Keep me updated.
418g M-mount version of the Laowa 15mmF2 has been released with updated coatings!
I purchased (5/2019) a Laowa 12m ƒ/2.8 full frame lens, used, via Ebay. The glass has shown to be sharp edge to edge, no fringing. Lightroom has lens correction, specifically, for this lens, and it's amazing.
I use the Tamron 15-30 all the time for milkyway photography and wide angle photography, the coma and flare is pretty well controlled. It's versatile because it zooms, autofocuses, and has stabilization . Many of my favorite milky way shots are now being done at the 30mm length and I'd like to try sigma's 35mm or the Rokinon 35mm for this.
I have the Rokinon 35mm and I'll update you when we have clear skies here (Y)
You holding your camera over that cliff made me insanely nervous
SAME
Nick Pagan lmao
Nevermind HIM hanging over the edge...
Yeah wearing straps are now considered "un-cool".
For me, one of the biggest advantages of the Laowa is that you can use regular filters. For the Sigma you need to carry around a big 150mm filter system which makes it even more bulky :-/
Laowa is rectilinear for shooting buildings, bridges and the edges are sharp. I wish you compared them in this regard. Laowa call it zero D, meaning ultra low distortion, I would have liked to compare barrel distortion, linearity , CA etc. If you have a 42mp camera like I have these things will show up in the photo.
ruclips.net/video/aItRY3TDkyM/видео.html Check Christopher Frost out. I love Toby for sure, but this guy takes the cake when it comes to a thorough lens test.
I’m 4 year late to the party. Lol. But, I just bought a A7iii and the Laowa 15 and I love the combo. The Laowa forces you to slow down. Check settings. Make sure everything is in focus. And, it just feels great to use. I love it and can’t wait to get out (I’m in MN) and start getting some landscapes with it.
I don't always wear my camera strap, but at 3:49 I would. And my camera costs less than a 10th that one.
Test these more rigourously: flare, corner sharpness, distortion, filter vignetting (Laowa), fall off, decentring and even bokeh given their fast apertures.
Man I watch a lot of podcasts and I trust yours the most by far! Thanks for your work.
Careful with rain getting into the Sony's flash socket. Even a hint of moisture can trigger a perpetual error message....
compare to sigma 20 f1.4?
I was literally just wondering if there was such a video a couple hours ago. Great timing, Toby!
I picked up and love the Sigma, the first time I took it on a trip I managed to scratch some coating off of that beautiful bulbous element. I know that should be obvious to all (I thought it was to me too). I personally don't mind carrying the weight, but that big old lens hood doesn't go in a pants pocket. So maybe if you don't always treat your gear with kid gloves, consider that also.
I’ve gone for a second hand Loawa. Weight is an issue for me, so it’s my logical choice. Most of my lenses are manual focus, so it’s not a deal breaker. I have found, rather than focus peaking, sharpening all the JPEG profiles to +3 more useful. If you’re a JPEG shooter that’s not so good, but if you shoot RAW it works quite well.
I purchased a used Rokinon 14mm AF f/2.8 wide lens for my A7iii and A6600 cameras. Not the sharpest knife in the drawer but, for the $380 that I paid, I can live with that! Especially since am not a great fan of wide angle lenses but, do need one once in a while. I usually shoot wide shots around f/8-f/11 where the Rokinon 14mm AF is fairly competitive.
What carbon tripod with red ballhead you used In Zion national park? It looks stiff and portable!
Filters with windshield wipers are a great idea!
i have Laowa 15mm one.. its a fantastic astro lens.. I would love to hear more on Sigma 14-24 F 2.8 one.. thanks for such a nice video
I agree that focus peaking is unreliable. I always use focus magnification for critical focus using manual lenses. In fact I have set one of the custom buttons on the top plate to magnification. This makes the process quick and easy. As to the lens, my widest is currently the 21mm Zeiss Loxia, so I am seriously tempted by the Loawa. Nice video BTW.
Whats the best lens for either Canon T8i or Canon 90D? I mean the best lens not best budget. THE BEST. I need the price to be under 1200$. Also is Canon T8i or Canon 90D good for Astrophotography? Which one between the two is better?
I'd love to hear your comments on the Samyang XP14mm 2.4
Hi , What about the Distortion on both ?
Just ordered a nice used Laowa 15mm f2 on eBay. Seems to be the best deal going for an affordable wide angle for Sony FE.
Now I want to see the Laowa go up against the Sony 14mm f/1.8.
Yes, new Sony lens is supposed to be hot, $1600 USD and sold out in most places right now.
Amazing review, just the one I was looking for. The thing is, do you need AF at that focal length? I'm thinking maybe for a wedding, but for landscape and maybe street ph?
When it switched to the shot on him leaning over the edge my anxiety kicked in.
because of you...actually thanks to you I bought the Laowa and its great
I have a question where do I buy that silicon\plastick you have where you rest your eye on?
I picked one up on Amazon
Sony A73/A7r3 eye cup
Really curious if Laowa is weatherproof. I think that the infinity point is not where it should be (like in most of korean and chinese lenses), that is why images might be blurry. In overall it's a very interesting lens and the possibility to put-on filters seems to be crucial for me.
The Laowa, for the size and filtertreads. Manuel focus is just fine for a wide angle lens. I mostly use the Tokina 20mm on my A7RII, but would like to try the Laowa 12mm as a wider option.
Sound reasons!
Thank you for helping me confirm my purchase with the Laowa 15mm. Great reviews and I really enjoyed the video!
Great review!
I am waiting for your astro photography test of the new sony 24 mm f1.4😉
I will be taking that to Alaska beginning of December for stars and Aurora! I am VERY excited. I hear fantastic things from reviewers I trust!
Yeah!
I'm looking forward to this review!
Get the SEL1224G you will love it, 12mm better than 24mm!
Great video and wondering if you have ever tried the Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Lens for Sony E and if so what are you thoughts on it?
It would be nice to see a comparison of the rokinon 14mm
The Laowa is definitely on my radar.
The Sigma doesn’t interest me at all even though I’m sure it’s a great lens. If Sigma wants to sell me something, come up with a 35mm F1.8.
the 35mm f1.4 is fantastic
@@nick_a_pagan and huge
its about the same size as Zeiss 34mm 1.4
Try the Samyang 35mm 1.4, if you want something light, the Samyang 35mm 2.8 is under 100g.
@@Athiril I've got the Sony Zeiss 35mm F2.8. I think F1.8 would be the sweet spot for me.
I would need the sigma for video work, how reliable is the autofocus for that ? :)
Its ok but not great I think you would be better off with the Sony 18 or the Sony 12-24 f/4
@@photorectoby Thanks a lot! :) I already used the 12-24 f4 and that was great but the f4 makes me hesitate a bit ... and the 2.8 version is simply too expensive :/ hmmm but thanks a lot for the answer ... which sony 18 do you mean? i only find the batis 18mm
Is it possible to get everything in focus with a distance of 1-2 meters in low light with the Laowa lens?
Great video. So I was thinking of selling my Laowa 15m f2 and getting a smaller voightlander 15m f4.5. Will I be missing a lot in the trade of of the F stop? I do love my Laowa, just wondering if the smaller size voightlander is worth the trade off?
Do you use the Laowa for any astrophotography? Or in low light situations where you can't use a tripod? f/2 to f/4.5 is pretty significant difference but depending on how you shoot you might find that it doesn't really impact you.
@@photorectoby I find myself using it during dusk and dawn mostly with a tripod and mainly for landscape 👍
Thanks for the review. I think a comparison in distortion would have been interesting as well, as the Laowa claims to have close to zero distortion. People might be these types of lenses for architecture/interior photography as well as for landscape. Just an idea. Otherwise great review :)
What camera rig are you using with your A7?
What do you think of the tokina 11-20mm f2? Or How does it compare to the Laowa?
Not sure if it's available for Sony, but I picked up a Rokinon 14mm f2.8 for under $300 used on Ebay. I got this to shoot the Milky Way on a star tracker and I've not bee disappointed.
I like my Rokinon 10mm F/2.8 for APC, it's not as sharp as the 15mm FF version wide open but at f/4 and above it's tack sharp.
Not sure if the Sigma 14mm is worth it instead of the 16-35mm GM.... Been considering them for a while
Good review Toby.
There is another prime lens that I suppose would come into the equation for anyone looking to buy an UWA lens.
Thats the Samyang XP 14mm f2.4.
Have you reviewed it Toby?
A couple of my friends use it & are very happy with it.
Very good for astro, landscapes and architecture.
Probably about half the cost of the Sigma Art 14mm but close in terms of performance.
I have not yet reviewed that lens but I do hear positive things. Hope to try it soon.
If you practice nailing the hyperfocal distance you'll be fine on the wide angle. There are loads of tutorials on it. No excuses for missing focus this wide on a canyon.
Did you get a chance to test the lens for shooting videos?
Wow, the Sigma looks heavy - great for a long hike up to the mountains !
Right????
please do a comparison between laowa 15 and tamron 17-28 later!
Funny that you in the intro picked up the Lumix, and then packs the Sony. :p Just to mention the most unimportant stuff first. Great video by the way!
Guys, what do you think about the 16-35 f4 Sony, with its IS i think it can compensate slower shutter and lower iso, when photographic non moving subjects?
I love sigma Lenses but I picked up Laowa 15mm f2 . Also.. how did the Venus do in light rain?
@1:22, it looks out of focus, right? The video looks sharper for some reason.
Thank you for the great review! I rented the Sigma once. Great lens but heavy as a brick. Will look into Laowa as an alternative.
when talking m43 the issues of noise at high ISO is almost always a concern. for this reason and this reason alone, I can say that the 14 1.8 + speedbooster xl will always be a better option than the 7 2.0. The 1/3 stop lens advantage plus the 1 1/3 stop increase from the lens adapter will allow the sigma user to shoot at iso 400 while the venus user will need to be at iso 1250 for equivalency. This becomes a huge problem when the sigma + adapter user needs to shoot at 1600 (the top clean image for most m43 cameras) and the venus user is forced up to 5000 to get the same exposure.
Nice vid! I would love to take my Fuji X T3, to experience and explore this landscape. Travel light, there's no need to travel like a pack mule to get great pro results.
Well said!
I will wait for someone to make an autofocus mirrorless wide angle large aperture lens. I wouldn't mind using lenses designed for DSLR with a longer focal length such as the 85mm or 135mm. However, for wide angle lenses, I would opt for native mirrorless designs.
hows your camera after that rain
Thank you for the review! I’d take the Lakes for it’s lightweight and price. That Sigma is really sharp, but I don’t see myself paying $700 more for autofocus.
Now for the hard question...is the Laowa worth $500 more than the Rokinon 14mm?
let me know when you find out hehe
It has incredibly less distortion, less vignette, filter threads, and is weather sealed. So it has some good advantages. Is that $500 worth? I think so for me.
Absolutely!! I had the Rokinon/Samyang 14mm 2.8 and switched to the LAOWA. It is much sharper, faster, has filter threads, has near zero distortion and is much smaller. I love this lens!!
Thank you my fair man ! Information much appreciated, saving up for the Laowa as we speak . @@DanteBellin
@@DanteBellin He may have meant the newer f2.4 version
Dear PhotoRecTV, I saw that you have an eyepiece for the Sony camera. Do you know what model it is ? Thanks !
One like this bhpho.to/2FM0yaL
👍Nicely done, Toby. Love the hat at the vid start. Yes, a “wiper filter” would be helpful😀. Are both lenses weather resistant? Sigma would be too heavy for my preferences. Does Adobe Camera Raw have lens profiles for the Laowa? An in-depth technical vid on focus peaking - limits, focus ranges, precision (ruler scale as target, e.g.) would be most welcome.
Laowa has a downloadable lens profile which is easily installed in CC
Focus peaking is a great idea that unfortunately, doesn't seem very accurate. As he says in the video, you have to zoom in. In the pre-AF days, SLRs had great focusing screens that made manual focus pretty easy. AF is a fantastic tool, but along with it has come crummy manual focus. Therefore, I'm not crazy about manual focus lenses these days. And while I don't use it often, losing EXIF data is sort of a drag. It's nice to let Lightroom sort all of your images by focal length, etc, and your manual lenses just draw blanks there.
Still looking for answers on weather resistant
As a videographer I'd pick the Laowa. Good manual focusing skills is what will set you apart from other videographers that rely on AF.
I like your bag, can you please post a link to it?
@3:39, wow! An amazing shot! Love it.
What backpack did you have in this video?
excellent review! where do I get the rubber cub eyepiece for the aR7 III?
Amazon
It's an outstanding review.I really enjoy your show.
Thank you.
Great video ! Thank you Toby.
As soon as I get one of these I promise I’m going to camp out a few nights in the bush and just astro astro astro
Astrophotography is one of my passions - love shooting the stars and the milky way.
+Photorec TV Have you tried the Voigtlander 10,12 or 15mm?
Irix 15 or the Voightlander would be good to ad to the=is comparison. I'd also like to hear your "stareater" experience with the Sonys. Mine is A7R2.
Would like to see the 14 2.8 Rokinon it's $300 bucks lens
Irix, good enough for me
It adapts OK for you? Canon version?
It makes me feel much better that you’re struggling to keep the rain off that front element...I ruined one of the best series of my life in Norway when my Nikon 14-24 caught some drizzle and I didn’t notice 😩
Great review, BIG Difference Sigma give Lens Medata Laowa does not! For landscape with the Sony's try Voigtlander 10mm f/5.6 makes up for not being a 2.8 with longer shooting time (more light) and like no Comma either. Great little lens. For night Milky Way SEL1224G f/4 very clean and on the A7iii or A7S like night vision.
I own the Laowa this is such a great value for money
what about barrel distortion comparison?
ok if all you shoot is rocks. What about zero-d on the sigma?
Thank you for that review! Helped me to decide (y)
Great video Tobby. I would encourage you to test the Sigma 20mm f1.4 Art on Sony. If you recall I used the Nikon version to photograph the milky way at Ruby beach last year, but it had mean coma wide open. However, I still think the it might be a feasible option stopped down, so I would be interested in your opinion.
I plan to review that lens in the next month! Thanks Piero!
you could do a comparison of 14 mm vs 20 mm ... there are no videos on YT about this
I'm afraid I'm hating manual focusing on thr A7III viewfinder :(
I'm surprised they let you in the slot canyons with ANY sort of rain coming down. They must have been watching it pretty closely.
Very nice! Practical 100%. Thanks!
Can you do a video on tips for photographing wildlife on safari please?
picked up the laowa and happy with its image quality and size. the sigma is way to big, its a dslr lens, old technology (still impressive). i do a lot of night shots, so aperture counts. really bad that even the new laowa lenses don’t have a chip like voigtländer or zeiss. these chips are so cheap. laowa, read this please.
great review man.. great.
Am I correct that the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 lens is full frame, while the Venus Laowa 15mm f/2.0 lens is smaller format? Furthermore, doesn't Sigma have a relatively cheap 16mm lens that is a lot closer comparison to the Venus Laowa lens?
Prefer the look of the laowa on almost every comparison.
im looking at the sigma for my d5300
eventually i will upgrade to d850 but no need right now
I had the same camera and upgraded to the d850. The d5300 is a very good camera, but the d850 has all the features I need and it a beast. With the same lenses I used with the d5300, the pictures shot with the d850 seems to be sharper, with less grain and more "alive" and tridimensional.
Irix 15mm f2.4 (both versions) can be recommended as well, they are cheap, perform well in astro situations, but micro contrast is some what lacking, and a weird Nikkor AIS 24mm f2.8 like flare when you put the sun right in the middle of the frame.. They are better than the Samyang 14mm UMC 2.8
I like those lenses too - reviewed them earlier this year ruclips.net/video/8An3dzcgCWE/видео.html
which camera is that? is it waterproof?!
Edgar Oliveira it’s an A7III or A7RIII and hell no it’s not!
A7r3 because I see lock button in middle of the mode dial.
I'll stick with my Irix 15mm/2.4 & 11mm/4.0 😊. However... very nice review as usual
You didn't seem to cover much here really. How about focusing distance, flare, distortion, chromatic aberration, weather sealing, warranty, color reproduction, sun stars....
changing glass in the rain. Very brave man.
At 15mm, hyper focus the Laowa at the desired aperture and leave it.
If using purely for Astrophotography, would you recommend Rokinon 14mm or Laowa 15mm?
or for real estate
weather proof?
With the Laowas I find it better to focus by turning of the fringing and open up full, focus and then stop down. Far, far better.