Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021 vs Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO
Both are Leica L lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.21 m vs 0.5 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 2× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
12 differences| Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021 | Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Macro
|
| Weight |
295 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
59.7 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
64 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
|
0.21 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
2×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
13
more blades
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 10 groups
|
13 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 90mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021
The Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021 is a full-frame short-telephoto prime lens covering 90mm at f/2.8 for Leica L mount cameras, from the Sigma Contemporary line. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Our notes
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO
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