{"id":78707,"date":"2025-10-14T15:00:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T14:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=78707"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:50:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:50:40","slug":"review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Laowa AF 200mm 2.0 C-Dreamer &#8211; The Chinese Air Cutter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79046\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79046\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79046\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Title_Nikon_Zf.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Title_Nikon_Zf.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Title_Nikon_Zf-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Title_Nikon_Zf-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79046\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer on Nikon Zf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tele lenses with a huge entrance pupil are being called &#8220;Air Cutter&#8221; in China, which I think is quite a fitting description when looking at portrait pictures taken with them featuring that super thin depth of field. So far we have only seen 200mm 2.0 lenses from the Japanese manufacturers, but now Laowa decided to also offer a lens like this and even managed to make it the smallest and lightest lens in its class &#8211; making this Laowa AF 200mm 2.0 C-Dreamer the original Chinese Air Cutter. Let&#8217;s have a closer look!<\/p>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79013\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79013\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79013\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_24.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_24.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_24-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_24-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78913\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78913\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78913\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78913\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78924\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78924\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78924\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_19.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_19-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79066\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79066\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79066\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_54.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_54.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_54-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_54-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79066\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79023\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79023\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79023\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_35.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_35.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_35-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_35-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79035\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79035\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79035\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_47.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_47.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_47-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_47-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79031\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79031\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79031\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_43.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_43.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_43-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_43-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>You can find most of the shots in this review in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/181621809@N02\/albums\/72177720329534282\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Specifications<\/h2>\n<p>I received an early pre production sample for Nikon Z-mount which has the following specifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Diameter: 118 mm<\/li>\n<li>Field of view: 12\u00b0 (diagonally)<\/li>\n<li>Length: 177 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 1778g (without hood[91g], without tripod foot[105g] without caps)<\/li>\n<li>Filter Diameter: 105mm (front) + 43 mm (rear slot-in)<\/li>\n<li>Number of Aperture Blades: 9 (rounded)<\/li>\n<li>Elements\/Groups: 11\/9 + rear filter<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-79068 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Diagram-300x263.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Diagram-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Diagram.png 759w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Close Focusing Distance: 1.5 m<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Magnification: 1:6.5<\/li>\n<li>Mount: Nikon Z, Sony E, Canon EF, <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Fuji GFX<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-200mm-f-2-af-ff\/ref\/57\/\">manufacturer&#8217;s homepage<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=laowa+200mm+2.0&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4624852.m570.l1313&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=laowa+200mm+2.0+af&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4624852.m570.l1313&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay. de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?N=0&amp;InitialSearch=yes&amp;Ntt=laowa%20200mm%202.0&amp;BI=21073&amp;KBID=18855&amp;SID=DFF&amp;DFF=d50\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$1999<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Disclosure<\/h2>\n<p>The Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer was kindly provided free of charge by Venus Optics \/ Laowa for reviewing purpose for a few weeks.<\/p>\n<h2>Handling \/ Build Quality<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79072\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79072\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79072\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79072\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer follows the design language of Laowa&#8217;s other AF lenses like the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era\/\">Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-180mm-4-5-apo-macro-1-51\/\">Laowa 180mm 4.5 Apo Macro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The huge focus ring rotates ~220\u00b0 from the minimum focus distance (1.5 m) to infinity which allows for setting precise focus in MF mode.<\/p>\n<p>The lens also features an aperture ring with rather soft a-third-of-a-stop click-stops. The aperture ring can also easily be de-clicked.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79041\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79041\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79041\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_buttons.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_buttons.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_buttons-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_buttons-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79041\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">buttons and switches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the left side of the lens we have a focus limiter as well as an AF\/MF switch and the first lens button.&nbsp;At the front there are four more radially orientated lens buttons.<\/p>\n<p>On all the lenses I am aware of the top switch is the AF\/MF switch and the limiter situated below it so I always set the limiter when I actually wanted to switch the focus mode.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79042\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79042\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79042\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_filter_rear.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_filter_rear.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_filter_rear-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_filter_rear-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79042\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">rear filter holder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The lens also has a rear filter slot. It comes with a filter drawer that features a standard 43mm screw-on clear filter that can be replaced with an ND filter or polarizer.&nbsp;Laowa did something extremely customer friendly here: the filter drawer already features a small wheel to rotate the filter, making it possible to use a polarizer without having to buy an expensive additional accessory. For Nikon&#8217;s and Canon&#8217;s 200mm lenses you have to buy another filter drawer for that purpose. If you want to use a polarizer in this filter slot you need a very thin one though, my Hoya Cir-PL Slim did not fit.<\/p>\n<p>The lens features an additional 105mm front filter thread.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79043\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79043\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79043\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_hood.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_hood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_hood-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_hood-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79043\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">hood attached<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The hoods of Canon&#8217;s and Nikon&#8217;s 200mm 2.0 lenses were made of aluminium, this one seems to be made from polycarbonate instead. It does feel less sturdy but it is also lighter.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79471\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79471 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_tripod_collar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_tripod_collar.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_tripod_collar-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_tripod_collar-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer with tripod collar attached<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The lens also ships with a removable tripod foot which features an arca swiss profile out of the box which is a very nice touch. The collar is non removable and features click-stops every 90\u00b0.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79045\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79045\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79045\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_size_comparison.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_size_comparison.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_size_comparison-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_size_comparison-768x421.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79045\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sigma 105mm 1.4 Art HSM | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | Nikon AF-S 200mm 2.0 G IF-ED VR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Compared to the 200mm 2.0 lenses for (D)SLRs this Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF is noticeably smaller and lighter, as can be seen from the comparison above. It is actually closer in terms of size and weight to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-105mm-1-4-dg-hsm-art-the-bokeh-master\/\">Sigma 105mm 1.4 Art<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>AF Performance<\/h2>\n<p>Generally the AF is very fast and with the limiter switch you an speed up things even more.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, in the time I had with this lens I did not get the chance to shoot something that would be very demanding for the AF.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For portraiture and humans moving at normal speed it was definitely fine, if you are looking at this lens for sports applications it might be worthwhile to check for another review with a stronger emphasize on the AF performance first though.<\/p>\n<h2>Vignetting<\/h2>\n<h3>light falloff<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-79083\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/vignetting_Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"750\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/vignetting_Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf.jpg 750w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/vignetting_Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-264\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-264\">\n<tbody class=\"row-striping\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/2.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.9 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/2.8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0.9 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/4.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0.3 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/5.6 - f\/22<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0.1 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-264 from cache -->\n<p>Wide open the vignetting amounts to almost 2 EV in the corners but things improve fast on stopping down. Latest by f\/4.0 it is hardly noticeable anymore. All the super fast 200mm lenses I tried show a very similar performance here and the differences are negligible. The Laowa&#8217;s smaller size didn&#8217;t not lead to a worse performance in this category, as one might have expected.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79081\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79081\" style=\"width: 1026px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79081\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Vig_Graph.png\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"1026\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Vig_Graph.png 1026w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Vig_Graph-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Vig_Graph-800x597.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Vig_Graph-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79081\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>It is recommended to have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/vignetting-graphs-explained\/\">this article<\/a> first to get an idea how this brightness graph works.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>optical vignetting<\/h3>\n<p>Very fast lenses usually show a significant amount of optical vignetting. Without going too much into technical details optical vignetting leads to the truncation of light circles towards the borders of the frame.<br \/>\nIn the center of the frame almost every lens will render a perfect circle, but only lenses with very low optical vignetting will keep this shape in the corners.<br \/>\nSo in the following comparison we move from the center (left) to the extreme corner (right) and see how the shape of the light circle changes.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-1-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-29432\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Laowa AF 200mm 2.0 @f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">@f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon AF-S 200mm 2.0G @f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-1-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-29432\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane1-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78851\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Opt_Vig_2.2m_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Opt_Vig_2.2m_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Opt_Vig_2.2m_2.0-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Opt_Vig_2.2m_2.0-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78852\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Opt_Vig_2.2m_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Opt_Vig_2.2m_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Opt_Vig_2.2m_2.8-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Opt_Vig_2.2m_2.8-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78928\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nikon_200mm_2.0_AF-S_Opt_Vig_Comp_Laowa_2.2m.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nikon_200mm_2.0_AF-S_Opt_Vig_Comp_Laowa_2.2m.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nikon_200mm_2.0_AF-S_Opt_Vig_Comp_Laowa_2.2m-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nikon_200mm_2.0_AF-S_Opt_Vig_Comp_Laowa_2.2m-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Nikon Zf | 2.2 m focus distance<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Both lenses were shot side-by-side and with a test target it was insured they are actually focused at the same distance (2.2 m).&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We can see some interesting things here. Let&#8217;s start with the elephant in the room: in this comparison the Nikon lens shows noticeably bigger circles, why is that? There are two reasons for that: first is, that according to its patent the Nikon is actually a 195mm f\/1.84 lens, so slightly faster than f\/2.0. The second more important reason is focus breathing. At its minimum focus distance the Laowa&#8217;s focal length shrinks to 174mm, which puts it at a disadvantage here. This was a compromise needed to realize a much smaller and lighter lens.<\/p>\n<p>The other thing we can see is that the Laowa also shows stronger optical vignetting (cat&#8217;s eyes) in the corners. We will have a closer look at this in the bokeh section. Of all the 200mm f\/2.0 lenses this Laowa is the one with the strongest cat&#8217;s eyes. It is not a huge difference but it can be noticeable when looking for it.<\/p>\n<h2>Sharpness<\/h2>\n<h3>MTF-Graphs<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-79069\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_MTF.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"535\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_MTF.png 535w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_MTF-300x259.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to Laowa&#8217;s MTF graphs, this lens should have very high contrast across the whole image frame and still very good resolution albeit with a low amount of astigmatism.<\/p>\n<p><em>Most MTF-Graphs show calculated values that do not take into account manufacturing tolerances and sample variation. Furthermore they are usually calculated for infinity, so in the field and shooting at different distances a noticeable variation may be visible.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Focus Shift<\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-2-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-44127\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-2-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-44127\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane2-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78856\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Focus_Shift_50_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Focus_Shift_50_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Focus_Shift_50_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Focus_Shift_50_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78857\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Focus_Shift_50_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Focus_Shift_50_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Focus_Shift_50_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Focus_Shift_50_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78858\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Focus_Shift_50_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Focus_Shift_50_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Focus_Shift_50_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Focus_Shift_50_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.8 AF | 50% crops<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>I think I did not come across a Laowa lens with noticeable focus shift yet and that streak does not end with this 200mm 2.0. We can see a bit of bokeh fringing here at f\/2.0, we will have a closer look at that in the longitudinal CA section.<\/p>\n<h3>infinity (24mp Nikon Zf)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-79478\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sharpness_Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sharpness_Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sharpness_Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf2-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sharpness_Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf2-611x1280.jpg 611w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sharpness_Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf2-768x1609.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sharpness_Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf2-733x1536.jpg 733w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Across the whole frame this lens is a little bit softer at f\/2.0 compared to stopped down a bit. Center and midframe look great from f\/2.8, the corners lack slightly behind and look best around f\/5.6.<\/p>\n<p>In this category the older <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-canon-ef-200mm-1-8-l\/\">Canon EF 200mm 1.8L USM<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-200mm-2-0g-if-ed-vri\/\">Nikon AF-S 200mm 2.0G IF-ED VRI<\/a> were the best performers I tested, but keep in mind heat haze can always have a negative influence (it surely did here) and I did not get the chance to shoot these lenses side-by-side under the same exact conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Also keep in mind I used this lens on the Nikon Zf with its stupid asymmetrical AA filter whereas I tested the other lenses on the Sony A7rII, putting this one at a disadvantage.<\/p>\n<h3>portrait distance 5.0 m (24mp Nikon Zf)<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>For portraiture it isn&#8217;t so important how flat the field is, it is more interesting to see what the sharpness is like when focused at different parts of the frame to take field curvature out of the equation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20406\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20406\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance.png 3000w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-800x533.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">positions of crops in the frame<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is what I did here, I refocused for every shot and aperture to get the best possible result at different locations in the frame (center, inner midframe and outer midframe).<br \/>\nFocus distance was roughly 5.0 m and the circle of the dollar bill is more or less the size of a human eye.<\/p>\n<p><strong>f\/2.0 &lt;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&gt; f\/2.8<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-3-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-51516\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">center<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">inner midframe<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">outer midframe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-3-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-51516\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane3-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78853\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Sharpness_5.0m_Zf_Center.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"780\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Sharpness_5.0m_Zf_Center.jpg 780w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Sharpness_5.0m_Zf_Center-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Sharpness_5.0m_Zf_Center-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78854\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Sharpness_5.0m_Zf_Imid.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"780\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Sharpness_5.0m_Zf_Imid.jpg 780w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Sharpness_5.0m_Zf_Imid-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Sharpness_5.0m_Zf_Imid-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78855\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Sharpness_5.0m_Zf_omid.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"780\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Sharpness_5.0m_Zf_omid.jpg 780w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Sharpness_5.0m_Zf_omid-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Sharpness_5.0m_Zf_omid-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Nikon Zf| Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF | 100% crops<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>At portrait distances we see a very good performance from f\/2.0. As the outer midframe looks a bit better at f\/2.0 here than the inner midframe it is possible that the focus in the inner midframe was not set perfectly. Either way, you will have no reason to complain about a lack of contrast or resolution at portrait distances with this lens.<\/p>\n<h3>close focus 1.5 m, 1:6.5 (24mp Nikon Zf)<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-4-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-42389\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-4-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-42389\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane4-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78859\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sharpness_Close_100_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sharpness_Close_100_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sharpness_Close_100_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sharpness_Close_100_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78860\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sharpness_Close_100_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sharpness_Close_100_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sharpness_Close_100_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sharpness_Close_100_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78861\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sharpness_Close_100_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sharpness_Close_100_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sharpness_Close_100_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sharpness_Close_100_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78862\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sharpness_Close_100_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sharpness_Close_100_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sharpness_Close_100_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sharpness_Close_100_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF | 100% crops from center<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Laowa 200mm 2.0 is actually the closest focusing lens in this class and the one offering the highest magnification. It is a bit softer at f\/2.0 though and stopping down to f\/2.8 increases the contrast noticeably. This is actually the case for most of these 200mm 2.0 lenses. The exception being the Nikon AF-S 200mm 2.0G IF-ED VR, which features a slightly worse magnification (1:7.5) but already looks as good at f\/2.0 as this Laowa when stopped down to f\/4.0.<\/p>\n<h2>Flare resistance<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79039\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79039\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79039\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_Flare.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_Flare.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_Flare-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_Flare-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79039\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>All these super tele lenses I tried had some issues with veiling flare with the sun outside of the frame and this Laowa is no exception.<\/p>\n<p>With this class of lenses I also recommend to always use the lens hood whenever possible.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-5-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-63181\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 1<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 5<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-5-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-63181\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane5-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78894\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos1.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78895\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos2.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78896\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos3.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78897\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos4.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78898\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos5.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78899\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_2.0_Pos6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF | f\/2.0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>At the maximum aperture in addition to the veiling flare we can also see some rainbow artefacts. This is actually not something I have seen from the other 200mm 2.0 lenses.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-6-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-24799\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 1<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 5<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-6-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-24799\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane6-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78900\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos1.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78901\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos2.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78902\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos3.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78903\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos4.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78904\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos5.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78905\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Flare_11_Pos6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF | f\/11<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Stopped down those rainbow artefacts are gone, the veiling flare is still present.<\/p>\n<p>None of the super fast 200mm lenses fared well in this category so far and this holds true for this Laowa lens as well.<\/p>\n<h2>Distortion<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-7-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-96494\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">uncorrected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">corrected -2<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-7-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-96494\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane7-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-79011\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_distortion_uncorrected_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_distortion_uncorrected_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_distortion_uncorrected_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_distortion_uncorrected_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-79010\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_distortion_m2.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_distortion_m2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_distortion_m2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_distortion_m2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF | f\/4.0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Distortion is very low. With a lot of straight lines in the picture, dialing in something like -1 or -2 in Lightroom\/Photoshop can be used to get rid of the small residual distortion.<\/p>\n<h2>Bokeh<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78914\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78914\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78914\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_9.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_9-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78914\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the main reasons to get a 200mm 2.0 lens these days is for their bokeh qualities, so let&#8217;s have a closer look how this Laowa lens performs here.<\/p>\n<h3>Close Distance<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78922\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78922\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78922\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_17.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_17-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78922\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78919\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78919\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78919\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_14.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_14-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78919\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78918\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78918\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78918\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_13.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_13-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78918\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78911\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78911\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78911\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78911\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79014\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79014\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79014\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_25.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_25.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_25-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_25-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At closer distances this lens completely obliterates the background into a soft blur. With a lot of point light sources we can definitely see the optical vignetting leading to noticeable cat&#8217;s eyes in the corners.<\/p>\n<h3>Mid Distance<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79059\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79059\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79059\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_58.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_58.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_58-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_58-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79059\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78912\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78912\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78912\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_7.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78912\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78923\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78923\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78923\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_18.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_18-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78923\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79015\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79015\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_27.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_27.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_27-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_27-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78927\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78927\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78927\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_22.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_22-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At these mid distances the subject really stands out thanks to high contrast and resolution in the focal plane.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Long distance<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79061\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79061\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79061\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_51.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_51.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_51-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_51-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79061\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78921\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78921\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78921\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_16.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_16-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78921\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79030\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79030\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79030\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_42.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_42.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_42-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_42-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79032\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79032\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79032\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_44.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_44.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_44-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_44-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79032\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Long focus distances are where this class of lenses really shines, as they allow to create a very shallow depth of field even in full body portrait situations or with big objects like cars. The disadvantage is, that you need enough room to work with such a long lens.<\/p>\n<h3>Compared to: Nikon AF-S 200mm 2.0G IF-ED VRI<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-200mm-2-0g-if-ed-vri\/\">Nikon AF-S 200mm 2.0G IF-ED VR<\/a> is the lens in this class I found to render the most appealing bokeh, so let&#8217;s see how this Laowa compares.<\/p>\n<p>As said before the Laowa shows stronger focus breathing than the Nikon lens. For these comparisons I cropped the Laowa&#8217;s pictures to give the same framing which puts it at a slight disadvantage which is mostly visible in close focus scenarios (like Scene 1).<\/p>\n<h4><em><strong>Scene 1: Forest Close Distance&nbsp;<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-8-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-48740\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Laowa 200mm 2.0 @ 2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon AF-S 200mm 2.0G @ 2.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-8-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-48740\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane8-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78870\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_3_Laowa.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_3_Laowa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_3_Laowa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_3_Laowa-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78871\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_3_Nikon.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_3_Nikon.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_3_Nikon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_3_Nikon-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><em><strong>Scene 2: Forest Mid Distance<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-9-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-15127\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Laowa 200mm 2.0 @ 2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon AF-S 200mm 2.0G @ 2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">50% crop Laowa<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">50% crop Nikon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-9-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-15127\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane9-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78866\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_2_Laowa.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_2_Laowa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_2_Laowa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_2_Laowa-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78868\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_2_Nikon.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_2_Nikon.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_2_Nikon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_2_Nikon-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78867\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_2_Laowa_50crop_Bokeh.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_2_Laowa_50crop_Bokeh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_2_Laowa_50crop_Bokeh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_2_Laowa_50crop_Bokeh-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78869\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_2_Nikon_50crop_Bokeh.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_2_Nikon_50crop_Bokeh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_2_Nikon_50crop_Bokeh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_2_Nikon_50crop_Bokeh-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><em><strong>Scene 3: Forest Mid Distance<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-10-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-66653\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Laowa 200mm 2.0 @ 2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon AF-S 200mm 2.0G @ 2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">50% crop Laowa<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">50% crop Nikon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-10-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-66653\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane10-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78872\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_4_Laowa.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_4_Laowa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_4_Laowa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_4_Laowa-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78874\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_4_Nikon.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_4_Nikon.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_4_Nikon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_4_Nikon-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78873\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_4_Laowa_50crop_Bokeh.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_4_Laowa_50crop_Bokeh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_4_Laowa_50crop_Bokeh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_4_Laowa_50crop_Bokeh-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78875\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_4_Nikon_50crop_Bokeh.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_4_Nikon_50crop_Bokeh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_4_Nikon_50crop_Bokeh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_4_Nikon_50crop_Bokeh-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><em><strong>Scene 4: Forest Mid <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>Distance<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-11-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-37621\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Laowa 200mm 2.0 @ 2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon AF-S 200mm 2.0G @ 2.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-11-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-37621\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane11-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78864\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_1_Laowa.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_1_Laowa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_1_Laowa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_1_Laowa-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78865\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_1_Nikon.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_1_Nikon.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_1_Nikon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_1_Nikon-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><em><strong>Scene 5: Forest Long Distance<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-12-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-78771\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Laowa 200mm 2.0 @ 2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon AF-S 200mm 2.0G @ 2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">50% crop Laowa<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">50% crop Nikon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-12-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-78771\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane12-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78876\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_5_Laowa.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_5_Laowa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_5_Laowa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_5_Laowa-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78878\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_5_Nikon.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_5_Nikon.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_5_Nikon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_5_Nikon-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78877\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_5_Laowa_50crop_Bokeh.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_5_Laowa_50crop_Bokeh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_5_Laowa_50crop_Bokeh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_5_Laowa_50crop_Bokeh-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78879\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_5_Nikon_50crop_Bokeh.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_5_Nikon_50crop_Bokeh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_5_Nikon_50crop_Bokeh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Bokeh_Comp_5_Nikon_50crop_Bokeh-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Observations<\/h4>\n<p>Let&#8217;s get this out of the way first: in terms of contrast, resolution and color transmission I do not see any meaningful differences.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to these complex backgrounds the Nikon lens creates a slightly smoother background bokeh, especially towards the corners thanks to less optical vignetting.<\/p>\n<p>Would you ever notice these differences without a direct side-by-side comparison as I did it here? Probably not.<\/p>\n<h2>Coma<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-13-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-57223\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane13-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane13-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane13-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-13-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-57223\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane13-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78880\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Coma_100_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Coma_100_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Coma_100_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Coma_100_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane13-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78881\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Coma_100_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Coma_100_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Coma_100_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Coma_100_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane13-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78882\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Coma_100_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Coma_100_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Coma_100_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Coma_100_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Nikon Zf| Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | 100% crops from extreme corner<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Coma is corrected well, light points near the corners are not deteoriated.<\/p>\n<h2>Sunstars<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-14-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-32818\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane14-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane14-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane14-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane14-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane14-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane14-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/11<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane14-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/16<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane14-7\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/22<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-14-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-32818\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane14-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78883\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane14-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78884\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane14-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78885\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane14-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78886\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane14-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78887\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_8.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane14-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78888\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_11.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane14-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78889\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_16.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_16-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane14-7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78890\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_22.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Sunstars_no_Crop_22-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I doubt anyone on their sane mind will buy a lens like this to shoot architecture during blue hour. The sunstars also don&#8217;t look particularly appealing.<br \/>\nIf you want to learn more about this topic have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/best-lenses-for-sunstars\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Chromatic aberrations<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>lateral<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-15-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-66108\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane15-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">uncorrected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane15-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">corrected<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-15-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-66108\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane15-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-79084\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_laCA_Zf_100_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_laCA_Zf_100_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_laCA_Zf_100_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_laCA_Zf_100_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane15-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-79085\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_laCA_Zf_100_5.6_corrected.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_laCA_Zf_100_5.6_corrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_laCA_Zf_100_5.6_corrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_200mm_2.0_AF_C-Dreamer_laCA_Zf_100_5.6_corrected-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/5.6<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>We see a very low amount of lateral CA. This is easily corrected in post by just one click, so nothing to worry about.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>longitudinal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-16-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-54394\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane16-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane16-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-16-review-laowa-af-200mm-2-0-c-dreamer-the-chinese-air-cutter-54394\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane16-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78891\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_50_loCA_BF_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_50_loCA_BF_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_50_loCA_BF_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_50_loCA_BF_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane16-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78892\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_50_loCA_BF_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_50_loCA_BF_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_50_loCA_BF_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_50_loCA_BF_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | 50% crops<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>As we have already seen in the focus shift section we can see a low amount of bokeh fringing at close to mid focus distances. Stopping down to f\/2.8 is enough to get rid of this.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-200mm-2-0g-if-ed-vri\/\">Nikon AF-S 200mm 2.0G IF-ED VR<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is\/\">Canon EF 200mm 2.0L IS USM<\/a> correct this aberration pretty much perfectly.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78893\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78893\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78893\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_100_loCA_PF_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_100_loCA_PF_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_100_loCA_PF_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_100_loCA_PF_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0 | 100% crop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Purple fringing is correct very well though.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">bokeh<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">very good sharpness and contrast from f\/2.0 at portrait distances and infinity<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">coma correction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">correction of longitudinal CA (barely)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">distortion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">build quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">fully working rear filter drawer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">fast AF<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">size\/weight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>average<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>vignetting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>not good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">flare resistance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>We haven&#8217;t seen a new 200mm 2.0 lens for more than 15 years and then we get two new ones within a month, who would have expected that?<\/p>\n<p>Laowa chose to make this type of lens available to a broader audience by significantly reducing its weight, size and price compared to the existing options. To do that, some compromises had to be made: no optical stabilizer, more focus breathing than the first party options and a bit stronger optical vignetting (cat&#8217;s eyes).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Those are actually well chosen compromises, that &#8211; for most of the applications for a lens like this &#8211; will be hardly field relevant. In terms of contrast and resolution it can keep up with the more expensive options and with its fully working rear filter drawer and arca swiss style tripod foot it also features the most customer friendly accessory set.<\/p>\n<p>There has never been a better time to give a 200mm 2.0 lens a chance than now.<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-200mm-f-2-af-ff\/ref\/57\/\">manufacturer&#8217;s homepage<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=laowa+200mm+2.0&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4624852.m570.l1313&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=laowa+200mm+2.0+af&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4624852.m570.l1313&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay. de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?N=0&amp;InitialSearch=yes&amp;Ntt=laowa%20200mm%202.0&amp;BI=21073&amp;KBID=18855&amp;SID=DFF&amp;DFF=d50\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$1999<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Alternatives<\/h2>\n<p>I have already reviewed all of the AF options still designed for (D)SLRs: the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-200mm-2-0g-if-ed-vri\/\">Nikon AF-S 200mm 2.0G IF-ED VR<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is\/\">Canon EF 200mm 2.0L IS USM<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-canon-ef-200mm-1-8-l\/\">Canon EF 200mm 1.8L USM<\/a><strong><em>.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong>All these lenses are noticeably heavier, bigger, only available used and even used more expensive than this Laowa lens new. Among the (D)SLR options my favorite is Nikon&#8217;s version, as I think it draws the most appealing bokeh.<\/p>\n<p>The closest competitor &#8211; which I did not yet review &#8211; is the Sigma 200mm 2.0 DG OS Sports though, released a month earlier than this Laowa lens. The Sigma has actually been designed for mirrorless cameras and is only slightly bigger than and almost the same weight as this Laowa lens. It features the most complex optical design among these lenses and also an optical stabilizer. Its main disadvantage on paper: it is about 65% more expensive.<\/p>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79040\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79040\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79040\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_8.0_26.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_8.0_26.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_8.0_26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_8.0_26-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79012\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79012\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79012\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_23.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_23.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_23-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79022\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79022\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79022\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_34.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_34.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_34-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_34-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79021\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79021\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79021\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_33.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_33.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_33-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_33-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79024\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79024\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79024\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_36.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_36.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_36-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_36-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79018\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79018\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79018\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_30.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_30.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_30-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79019\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79019\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79019\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_31.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_31.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_31-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_31-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78916\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78916\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78916\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_11.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78916\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78915\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78915\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78915\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_10.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_10-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78915\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78917\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78917\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78917\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_12.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_12-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78909\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78909\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78909\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_4.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78909\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78910\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78910\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78910\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_5.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78910\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79028\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79028\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79028\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_40.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_40.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_40-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_40-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79028\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79034\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79034\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79034\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_46.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_46.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_46-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_46-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79029\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79029\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79029\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_41.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_41.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_41-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_41-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79029\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79033\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79033\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79033\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_45.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_45.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_45-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_45-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79036\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79036\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79036\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_48.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_48.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_48-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_48-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79037\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79037\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79037\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_49.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_49.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_49-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_49-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 200mm 2.0 AF C-Dreamer | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can find most of the shots in this review in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/181621809@N02\/albums\/72177720329534282\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Further Reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a 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This helps support the creation of future content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Tele lenses with a huge entrance pupil are being called &#8220;Air Cutter&#8221; in China, which I think is quite a fitting description when looking at portrait pictures taken with them featuring that super thin depth of field. 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