Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO vs Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL goes wider (90mm vs 100mm).
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO reaches further (100mm vs 90mm).
| Spec | 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO | APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Laowa | Voigtlander |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 100mm | 90mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| 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
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.
Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL
This 90mm f/3.5 short-telephoto prime lens from Voigtlander fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.