Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO vs Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO
Both are Fujifilm X macro lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.1)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.31 m
Pick the Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
6 differences| Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO | Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/3.1
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
81.6 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
closer
|
0.31 m
|
| Max magnification |
2×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 10 groups
|
15 elements / 12 groups
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Macro both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 100mm both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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.
Our notes
Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO
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