Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO vs Samyang 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Samyang
85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC
Verdict at a glance
- Samyang 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC is faster by 2.4 stops (f/1.2 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Samyang 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC goes wider (85mm vs 100mm).
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO reaches further (100mm vs 85mm).
| Spec | 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO | 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Laowa | Samyang |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 100mm | 85mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 10 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 12 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.247 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 2.0 | n/a |
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO: an APS-C macro lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Samyang 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC
A 85mm f/1.2 APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Samyang 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies, with aspherical elements. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.