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Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO vs TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Both are Nikon Z macro lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro if

  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 9

Spec differences

4 differences
Specifications that differ between the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO and the TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Brand
Laowa
TTArtisan
Max magnification
2×
not listed
Aperture blades
9
12 more blades
Optical design
12 elements / 10 groups
14 elements / 10 groups
9 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, min focus distance, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Macro both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
100mm both
Max aperture
f/2.8 both
Filter thread
67 mm both
Min focus distance
0.25 m 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: a macro lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon Z mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.

Our notes

TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro

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