The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO and the Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS 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. Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS is the longer of the two lenses at 169mm. The Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO with a length of 76mm, is 93mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO's 69mm 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. Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO weighs 370g, which means it is 975g (72%) lighter than the Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS which has a weight of 1345g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO and the Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO is also available in the Sony E mount.
Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS is also available in Sony E , Canon RF, Leica L and Fujifilm G mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
55mm but while Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
