Laowa Axon 17.5mm f/1.7 Ultra Macro 5-10x APO vs Sigma 15mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary

Optics
Focal Length
18mm
15mm
Max Aperture
f/1.7
f/1.4
Elements / Groups
17 / 12
13 / 11
Diaphragm Blades
11
9
Max Magnification
10x
0.13x
Min Aperture
-
f/16
Special Elements
-
1 FLD, 3 SLD, 3 aspherical
Coatings
-
Water- and oil-repellent coating
Focus
Autofocus
Focus Method
Manual focus
-
Full-time Manual
Distance Scale
Focus Limiter
Min Focus Dist.
-
17.7cm
AF Motor Type
-
STM
Physical
Lens Mount
Sony E
Sony E
Weight
618 g
240 g
Dimensions (D x L)
70 x 156 mm
69 x 62.8 mm
Weather Sealing
Hood Supplied
Tripod Collar
Filter Thread
-
58 mm
Features
Image Stabilization
Power Zoom
Zoom Lock
Aperture Ring
Breathing Correction
Parfocal
Custom Buttons
0
0
Color
Black
Black
General
Sensor Format
Full Frame
APS-C
Launch Price
-
USD 580
Announce Date
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Feb 24, 2026