Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO vs Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Samyang
100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro
| Spec | 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO | 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Laowa | Samyang |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 100mm | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 12 | 15 |
| Filter mm | 67 | 67 |
| Min focus m | 0.247 (closer focusing) | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 2.0 | n/a |
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is a macro lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro
A 100mm f/2.8 macro lens, the Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.