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Laowa 15mm f 4 wide angle macro vs zeiss milvus 15mm f 2 8?
The Laowa is the one for close-up work. It's a 15mm macro that focuses to 1:1, so you can fill the frame with something tiny while still getting a wide view. It's f/4, manual focus, and fits Sony E, Canon EF, Nikon F and Pentax K.
The Zeiss Milvus 15mm f/2.8 is the better pick if you want a wide lens for landscapes, interiors or dim scenes. Its wider f/2.8 aperture lets in more light, and the page doesn't list macro focusing. It's manual focus too, and it only comes in Canon EF and Nikon F.
If you shoot mostly flowers, insects or product shots, get the Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro. For everything else, the Zeiss Milvus 15mm f/2.8 is the more versatile choice. If aperture numbers are new to you, the lenses guide explains what f/2.8 versus f/4 means in practice.
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