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Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

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Verdict at a glance

  • Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM goes wider (17mm vs 100mm).
  • Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO reaches further (100mm vs 70mm).
Specification comparison
Spec 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Brand Laowa Sigma
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Macro Macro
Focal length 100mm 17-70mm (wider)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8

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 Pentax K mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM: an APS-C macro zoom lens with a 17-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8-4, made for Pentax K mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as...

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