The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Laowa 17mm f4 TS and the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Laowa 17mm f4 TS with a length of 111mm, is 95mm shorter. On the other hand, the Laowa 17mm f4 TS has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9's 85mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Laowa 17mm f4 TS weighs 810g, which means it is 170g (17%) lighter than the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 which has a weight of 980g.
Filter Threads
The Laowa 17mm f4 TS has a filter size of 86mm whereas the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 86mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Laowa 17mm f4 TS:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9:
Lens Mounts
Both the Laowa 17mm f4 TS and the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Laowa 17mm f4 TS is also available in the Leica L , Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Laowa 17mm f4 TS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 17mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
25.5mm.
On the other hand, the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a focal range of 18-55mm and 3.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 27 - 82.5mm.
